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Chinua Achebe (1930-2013) was a literary giant whose novel "Things Fall Apart" (1958) revolutionized African literature. Born Albert Chinụalụmọgụ Achebe in Ogid…
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Temilade Openiyi (born 1995), known as Tems, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter who achieved global stardom. Her feature on Wizkid's "Essence" became a worldwide h…
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Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu (born 1991), known as Burna Boy, is Nigeria's most internationally successful contemporary musician. His 2019 album "African Giant" and 2…
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Divine Ikubor (born 2000), known as Rema, is a Nigerian singer and rapper who pioneered the Afrorave sound. Signed to Mavin Records at 19, he quickly became a s…
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Professor Wole Soyinka (born 1934) made history as Africa's first Nobel Prize winner in Literature (1986). His plays include "Death and the King's Horseman," "T…
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Dr. Nnamdi Benjamin Azikiwe (1904-1996), known as "Zik of Africa," was Nigeria's first President and a towering figure in African nationalism. Born in Zungeru, …
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Zuma Rock is a spectacular monolith rising 725 meters (2,379 feet) above its surroundings in Niger State, just north of Abuja. This imposing natural landmark is…
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Yankari National Park, established in 1956, is Nigeria's most popular wildlife destination, covering 2,244 square kilometers in Bauchi State. The park hosts one…
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The Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove is one of Nigeria's two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, located along the Osun River in Osogbo. This 75-hectare forest is the last rem…
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Aso Rock is a 400-meter monolithic rock formation that dominates Abuja's skyline and gives the Presidential Villa its name. This imposing granite outcrop is one…
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The Eyo Festival, also known as Adamu Orisha Play, is Lagos Island's most spectacular cultural event. Eyo masqueraders, dressed in flowing w…
View momentThe Calabar Carnival, dubbed "Africa's Biggest Street Party," is an annual festival held every December in Calabar, Cross River State. Launc…
View momentThe Durbar Festival is a magnificent display of Hausa-Fulani culture featuring elaborately dressed horsemen in a grand parade. Held during E…
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Professor Wole Soyinka (born 1934) made history as Africa's first Nobel Prize winner in Literature (1986). His plays include "Death and the King's Horseman," "The Lion and the
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Fela Kuti (1938-1997) created Afrobeat—a fusion of jazz, funk, highlife, and traditional Yoruba music. His songs like "Zombie," "Coffin for Head of State," and "Sorrow, Tears and
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Chinua Achebe (1930-2013) was a literary giant whose novel "Things Fall Apart" (1958) revolutionized African literature. Born Albert Chinụalụmọgụ Achebe in Ogidi, Anambra State,
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Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde (born 1978) is one of Africa's most celebrated actresses. With over 300 films, she's among Nollywood's highest-grossing actresses.
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Funke Ayotunde Akindele (born 1977) is a Nigerian actress, filmmaker, and producer. She gained fame with the sitcom "I Need to Know" and became a household name with the movie
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Kemi Adetiba (born 1980) is a Nigerian filmmaker, television director, and music video director. She directed "The Wedding Party" (2016), which became the highest-grossing Nigerian film at the time.
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Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe (born 2002), known as Ayra Starr, is a Nigerian singer signed to Mavin Records. Her debut single "Away" (2021) became an instant hit.
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Tiwatope Savage-Balogun (born 1980), known as Tiwa Savage, is Nigeria's leading female musician. She started as a backup vocalist for George Michael and Mary J.
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Pete Edochie (born 1947) is one of Africa's most respected actors, known for his powerful voice and commanding presence. He rose to fame playing Okonkwo in the NTA adaptation of
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Genevieve Nnaji (born 1979) is Nigeria's most iconic actress, producer, and director. Her Nollywood career began at age 19, and she's starred in over 200 films.
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Chimamanda Adichie (born 1977) is Nigeria's most celebrated contemporary writer. Her novels include "Purple Hibiscus" (Commonwealth Prize), "Half of a Yellow Sun" (Orange Prize),
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King Sunny Adé (born 1946) revolutionized Jùjú music by incorporating electric guitars, synthesizers, and pedal steel guitars while maintaining traditional talking drums.
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Richard Eyimofe Evans Mofe-Damijo (born 1961), popularly known as RMD, is a Nigerian actor, writer, producer, lawyer, and former journalist. He has starred in numerous Nollywood
