Desmond Elliot (born Desmond Oluwashola Elliot; 4 February 1974) is a seasoned -year-old Nigerian actor, director, and politician who rose to prominence following his roles in the Nigerian movie industry.
Considered as one of the greatest Nigerian actors of all time, he is an international celebrity, with over 200 hundred film appearances and an impressive number of soap operas...
Sound Sultan (real Name: Olanrewaju Abdul-Ganiu Fasasi, November 27, 1976 - July 11, 2021) was a Nigerian singer, songwriter, rapper, comedian, actor, and recording artist. He was well-known for speaking against bad leadership, corruption, and other ills in the society.
There are only a few Nigerian artists who have managed to successfully raise budding musicians to superstars and also set a...
Faze (Real Name: Chibuzor Oji, born 1977) is a Nigerian musician and actor best known as a member of Plantashun Boyz, the defunct Nigerian three-man hip hop group and also for his hit songs such as Kolomental and Need Somebody.
One of the most prolific and distinctive voices in the Nigerian music industry, Faze has been in the game for a...
Brymo (Real Name: Ọlawale Ọlọfọrọ, born May 9, 1986) is a Nigerian folk/pop/afrobeat singer-songwriter, stage performer and published author who has an estimated net worth of $3.5 million. He is known for his collaborations with high-profile singers like M.I, Jesse Jagz, Ice Prince, David Pryse, among others.
Brymo, the son of a carpenter and a petty trader who now has...
Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, best known by his stage name Burna Boy or perhaps, African Giant as he proudly calls himself, is a -year-old Nigerian singer, writer, producer, and performer. He is undoubtedly one of the top Nigerian singers who has taken the Nigerian music industry to the world through their music styles. Talk about African songs embellished with a...
Ruggedman (Real Name: Michael Ugochukwu Stephens) is a Nigerian rapper known for his exploits in Nigeria's music industry. Although we can't really tell what he's up to these days, it's possible he is working out ways on how to become a better hip-hop' star.
Upon the completion of his studies in the university, Ruggedman decided to pursue a career in music,...
Omawumi is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress who has a net worth estimated at $3 million.
She is pretty, talented, hardworking, popular, and believes so much in herself. Ever since she burst into the mainstream of immense success on the stage, this beautiful lady has continued to impress her overwhelming fans worldwide. To that effect, she is able to build a...
Seyi Shay (Real Name: Deborah Oluwaseyi Joshua, born 21 December 1985) is a United Kingdom-born Nigerian singer-songwriter, recording artist, performer, and actress who has an estimated net worth of $4.5 million. She is known for several of her songs such as 'Right Now' and 'Irawo'.
Only a handful of female artists have succeeded in making a huge breakthrough with their singing...
King Sunny Ade (Real Name: Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye, born 22 September 1946) is a -year-old Nigerian jùjú singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He is counted among the Africa's first pop musicians to become successful internationally.
Best described as the king of Juju music and a major inspiration to younger Nigerian artists such as Lagbaja, King Sunny Ade (KSA) has come...
Adebayo Ogunlesi (born December 20, 1953) is a prominent Nigerian investment banker and lawyer who is currently the Managing Partner and Chairman of Global Infrastructure Partners. He has been occupying the enviable position since July 2006 and has been very outstanding. He is also a member of the Dean's Advisory Board at Harvard Business School
Ogunlesi has also held several...
Wande Coal (Real Name: Oluwatobi Wande Ojosipe, born 18 October 1985) is a -year-old Nigerian singer and songwriter who has an estimated net worth of $1.7 million. He had his first big break in Nigeria's entertainment industry as a dancer and became famous as a singer for his hit song 'Ololufe'.
Unlike many Nigerian artists who made their way to...
Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo (born 18 April 1979), best known by his stage name Kcee, is a -year-old Nigerian singer and songwriter who rose to prominence in the music industry after winning the Star Quest competition in 2012.
Like many of his contemporaries, Kcee didn't start as a one-man team. He actually rolled out his musical career with his longtime...
Lasisi Elenu (Real Name: Nosa Afolabi, born 20 April 1991) is a Nigerian comedian, actor, and host best known for using the 'wide mouth' disguise filter in all his skits.
Making people laugh on stage is not the same as making many social media users who don't really know you laugh. As it is evident in this age, many people prefer...
Naeto C (Real Name: Naetochukwu Chikwe, born: 17 December 1982) is a -year-old Nigerian Afrobeat singer, record producer, and rapper who has a net worth estimated at $3.5 million.
The song I Believe, which was written and co-produced by Naeto C is best considered as the highlight of his career. Widely acclaimed for its rich content and flow, the song featured South...
Fela Kuti (Full Name: Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti, 15 October 1938 – 2 August 1997 ) was a Nigerian singer, composer, bandleader, multi-instrumentalist, political activist, and Pan-Africanist best known as the pioneer of Afro-beat.
Fela Kuti is not popular for nothing: his name is synonymous with Afrobeat (a blend of jazz, soul, funk, improvised vocal, and old Nigerian/Ghanaian highlife); his...
Femi Kuti (Full Name: Olufemi Anikulapo Kuti, born 16 June 1962) is a -year-old London-born Nigerian musician best known as the first son of renowned Nigerian afrobeat pioneer, singer, human rights activist, multi-instrumentalist, and composer Fela Kuti.
While it is obvious that Femi inherited his father's musical talents, the younger Kuti has kept himself busy for many decades, preserving his...
Falz, whose real name is Folarin Falana is a Nigerian musical artist who boasts of a successful legal career and also bank as a songwriter, actor, and television personality. Falz was born into a family with an extensive law background on October 27, 1990, in Mushin, Lagos Nigeria.
Though a professional lawyer, the singer has won more hearts with the...
Mr Eazi (Real Name: Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, born 19th July 1991) is a -year-old Nigerian singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur based in Ghana. He is popular for putting African music, especially West African hits, on the world map.
His songs usually represent two distinctive countries and cultures and are well-loved for their R&B and Afro-beat sounds. A popular artist among Ghanaian...
Duncan Mighty (born 26th October 1983) is a Nigerian musician, singer, and music producer best known for a number of his songs such as "Scatter My Dada", "Ako Na Uche", "Obianuju", and "Port Harcourt son" among others.
Credited as one Nigerian hit maker whose songs are usually influenced by the culture and sound of his people, Duncan Mighty is a Nigerian singer/record...
Skales (Real Name: Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, born 1 April 1991) is a Nigerian rapper, singer, and songwriter from Edo State. He is best known for his songs like "Keresimesi", "Shake Body", "Mukulu", "Komole", and "My Baby", among others.
Skales stands out as one musician who has continued to set a standard for what rapping should be. Best described as an...
