Nigeria is famous as one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the world. It has over 200 million people who speak over 500 languages. It is also home to some of the most famous people from Africa. Some of the most famous people from Nigeria include award winning musicians Yemi Alade, Burna Boy, Davido, Fela Kuti, WizKid, and Tiwa Savage.
Nollywood is the world’s second-largest film industry, and it has produced many famous actors and actresses. These include the comedic duo Osita Iheme and Chinedu Ikedieze, Mercy Johnson Okojie, Chike Daniels, Ruth Kadiri, and Maurice Sam. Together, the leading Nigerian actors have produced thousands of movies, and are continuously influencing African pop culture.
Famous Nigerian celebrities and personalities
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Nigerian footballer who has played as a striker for Nottingham Forest, Liverpool, Union Berlin, and the Nigeria national team
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Nigerian footballer who played as an attacking midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain, Bolton Wanderers, and Nigeria national team
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Nigerian former footballer who played as a centre back for Everton, Norwich City, and Nigeria national team (the Super Eagles)
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Nigerian footballer who played as a forward for Arsenal, Inter Milan, West Bromwich Albion, and Nigeria national team
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Nigerian footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Lille, Hapoel Tel Aviv, and the Nigeria national team
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Nigerian footballer who has played as a forward for Larnaca, Sparta Prague, and Major League Soccer club Real Salt Lake
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Nigerian footballer who played as a left-back or a midfielder for Chelsea, New Castle, and Nigeria national team
Famous people from Nigeria
The North-western country is also home to award winning authors who include emerging voices in literature Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (Purple Hibiscus) and Ayobami Adebayo (Stay With Me).
Legendary authors Chinua Achebe (Things Fall Apart), Wole Soyinka (The Lion and the Jewel) and Elechi Amadi who wrote The Concubine were also born in Nigeria.
Africa’s most populous country has also produced talented and globally reknowned sportspeople who include footballers Victor Osimhen and John Obi Mikel. Other famous Nigerians are the continent’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, Catholic cardinal Francis Arinze, and former president Olusegun Obasanjo.
