John Michael Nchekwube Obinna (born 22 April 1987), popularly known as Mikel John Obi, is a former retired Nigerian footballer. He is often regarded as one of the most decorated footballers in Nigerian football history. Mikel started his career with the regional team Plateau United before switching to the Norwegian club Lyon in 2004 when he was 17 years old. He controversially…
Omoyeni Anikulapo-Kuti (born May 24, 1961), popularly known as Yeni Kuti or YK is a dancer, entrepreneur, singer, and TV personality. She is an ancestor of the Ransome-Kuti family. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, an advocate for women’s rights in Nigeria, was her grandma. Felabration, a music event created to honour the legacy and accomplishments of her late father Fela Kuti in Nigerian society, was the brainchild of Yeni Kuti….
Mokgadi Caster Semenya known as Caster Semenya is a South African Olympic athlete who is famously known for competing in middle-distance running track and field events. She is one of her country’s most successful runners and is also on the list of the most famous people. Caster is an award-winning runner as she has won several…
Linet Masiro Munyali (born 4 August 1987) popularly known as Size 8, is a Kenyan award-winning singer, songwriter, and actress. She is a secular musician known for her hit “Shamba Boy” before switching to gospel music, she released her first gospel song titled “Mateke”. Size 8 also partakes in legal comedy Mashtaka. Contents Early and Education Career Personal Life Discography Secular…
Nkiru “Kiki” Mordi (born on August 12th, 1991) is a Nigerian investigative journalist, filmmaker, author, and entrepreneur. She dropped out of school as a result of harassment from a particular lecturer at her institution. This experience inspired her to work with the BBC Africa Eye to film the “Sex for Grades” video. The documentary showed how pervasive sexual harassment…
Laolu Martins (born in 1977) was a banker with over 21 years of experience in investment banking, corporate banking, stockbroking, and asset & pension fund management. He co-founded and became executive director of Bukka Hut, a leading fast-food chain in Nigeria. Contents Early Life and Education Career Personal Life Cause of Death Laolu Martins Net Worth Social…
Jadesola Osiberu (born August 18, 1985) is an award-winning Nigerian filmmaker, screenwriter, director, and producer. Jade shot into the limelight after the production of Isoken, a movie depicting the struggles an unmarried working-class woman has while under pressure from her family. She is the founder and CEO of Greoh Studios. Contents Early Life and Education Career Personal Life…
Olaoluwa Akintobi (born November 8, 1946), better known by his stage name Laolu Akins, is a Nigerian music producer who has collaborated with a number of artists, including Shina Peters, Onyeka Onwenu, Adewale Ayuba, Mike Okri, and Christy Essien-Igbokwe. He oversaw the production of P-Square’s debut single, “Where were you last night,” as well as Shina Peter’s “Ace” and Shinamania’s “Dancing Time” and “Experience” albums, and Adewale…
Michael Kojo Essien (Born December 3, 1982) is a former Ghanaian professional footballer who has played as a midfielder in both international and national leagues. He currently served as a member of the coaching staff at Fc Nordsjælland in the Danish Superliga. Essien was rated as one of the best midfielders in the world during his own time….
John Dumelo (Born February 3, 1984) is a Ghanaian politician, Producer, Actor, and Farmer. He is one of the most influential in Ghana, in 2014, he became the first Ghanian to hit 1 million followers on Instagram. John Dumelo is an actor and at the same time a politician which shows his capability. Contents Early Life…