Famous people from Nigeria
101 well-known people from Nigeria in 4 categories, with birthdays, ages and life stories.
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Every group of famous people we follow in Nigeria. Open a category to see who was born there, how old they are today and how they became famous.
ActorsFamous actors born in Nigeria, with their age, zodiac sign and short bio.View actors Singers & RappersBirthdays, ages and life stories of the best-known singers and rappers from Nigeria.View singers and rappers Football PlayersWho are the most popular football players from Nigeria? See them all in one list.View football players ModelsBirthdays, ages and life stories of the best-known models from Nigeria.View models
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Best known from Nigeria
All famous people from Nigeria, most popular first. Tap a card to see their birthday, current age, zodiac sign and full life story.
Singers & RappersDr. AlbanNigerian-Swedish dentist and musician, famous for the hit song "It's My Life".View profile 
Football PlayersCelestine BabayaroFormer left-back for Chelsea, Newcastle United, and the Nigerian national team.View profile 
ActorsWunmi MosakuAward-winning actress known for roles in Lovecraft Country, Loki, and Sinners.View profile 
Singers & RappersWizkidNigerian singer and songwriter known for hit songs like Holla at Your Boy.View profile 
Singers & RappersYemi AladeNigerian singer and songwriter known for hit singles like Johnny and Mama Africa.View profile 
Singers & RappersRemaNigerian artist known for his hit single Calm Down and album Heis.View profile 
ActorsRita DominicAward-winning Nollywood star of The Meeting and The Therapist.View profile 
ActorsDamilola AdegbiteNigerian television performer noted for playing Telema Duke on Tinsel and Kemi Williams.View profile 
ActorsIni Dima-OkojieNigerian actress known for roles in Blood Sisters and Netflix's Namaste Wahala.View profile FAQs
Famous people from Nigeria
Mikel John Obi, Victor Osimhen, Ahmed Musa are among the best-known people from Nigeria on our list.
We list 101 well-known people from Nigeria in 4 categories.
Actors, Singers & Rappers, Football Players, Models.