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Wole Soyinka is a Nigerian playwright, author, poet, teacher, and political activist. He is the first African recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for Literature in 1986. His extensive insights on political matters in his home country Nigeria has garnered him accolades and praise over the years. Here are some interesting things about him. Prof. Wole Soyinka's Biography, Age Akinwande Oluwole...

Peter and Paul Okoye, also popularly known as P Square are Nigerian R&B duo of identical twin brothers, famous for their talent for singing and dancing. They produce and release their albums through Square Records managed by their elder brother, Jude Okoye. In December 2011, they also signed a record deal with Akon's Konvict Muzik label and in May 2012, they signed a record distribution deal...

TY Bello is today, one of the most inspiring role-models in Africa. Her story, from an average girl to a successful singer and then a professional photographer is filled with struggles and an undying passion for social change. If not a rags to riches story, it’s definitely a story of fighting tremendous adversaries to reach the highest summit of...

Waje is a talented Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress. For her, W.A.J.E is an acronym for Words Aren't Just Enough and in fact, if you have listened to one of this damsel's rendition, you will also conclude that words aren't just enough to properly describe the power and potential of Aituaje Iruobe's vocals. Waje also means laughter in her native...

The Ooni of Ife (Ọọ̀ni of Ilè-Ifẹ̀) is the traditional leader of Ile-Ife which is a Nigerian town regarded as the place of origin of the Yoruba people. Since Ife is known as the cradle of Yoruba, the town features the highest religious center of the Yoruba people. Seen as the highest ranked Oba or, even more, Ooni of Ife...

Thisday Newspaper Nigeria is a Nigerian national daily which was flagged off on 22 January 1995, with its head office in Apapa, Lagos State, Nigeria. The tabloid soon carved out a niche for itself in business and political reporting and for breaking big news stories, becoming one of the most circulated and read newspapers in Nigeria. In its first few years of publication,...

Phyno seemed to have come on the scene with a bang, dishing a unique brand of Igbo hip-hop and rap. His songs frequently feature as club bangers and everyone; from those on the streets to well to do Nigerians, relate resoundingly with his music. He is undoubtedly one of the most influential indigenous rappers in the country. Asides from...

Musician Yemi Eberechi Alade, also known as Yemi Alade, is a Nigerian Afro-pop singer who came to the glare of publicity after she won the maiden edition of the 'Peak Talent Show' in 2009. Since then, she has stood out and has gained public attention even more. Yemi Alade Biography, Age The ‘King of all Queens’ was born on March 13, 1989, to a Yoruba father...

Vincent Enyeama is a Nigerian professional footballer who played for French club Lille as a goalkeeper. He was also a member of the Nigerian national team from 2002 until October 2015, serving as its captain from 2013 until his retirement from international football. He is one of Nigeria's most capped player of all time, ending his international career with 101 caps....

Asari Dokubo was born in the year 1964 as Melford Dokubo Goodhead Jr. but is most commonly called Asari. He is a renowned political activist of the Ijaw ethnic group in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. He has been the president of the Ijaw Youth Council and later founded the Niger Delta People's Volunteer Force which later became one...