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.
ActorsKehinde BankoleAward-winning actor, model and television host known for Desperate Housewives Africa and October 1.View profile 
ActorsLinda EjioforTinsel star and award winning actress in The Serpent's Gift.View profile 
ActorsZainab BalogunNigerian actress and presenter known for The Spot and The Dark Knight Rises.View profile 
ActorsMaryam BoothAward-winning actress for her supporting role as Zainab in The Milkmaid film.View profile 
ActorsAnnie IdibiaNigerian model and actress known for roles in Blackberry Babes and Pleasure and Crime.View profile 
ActorsOmowumi DadaStar of the Jemeji television series and the film Country Hard.View profile 
ActorsBeverly OsuNigerian actress and model seen in Big Brother Africa season 8.View profile 
ActorsTope TedelaActor in Blood Sisters and All the Colours of the World.View profile 
ActorsMercy EkeWinner of Big Brother Naija season 4 and star of Shanty Town.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.