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Celebrate Nigeria

Stories of achievements, innovations, and positive impact.

Why Celebrate Nigeria?

Discover the stories that make our nation extraordinary

Heroes & Visionaries

Celebrating Nigerians who have shaped our history and continue to inspire generations.

Landmarks & Heritage

Explore the historic sites and natural wonders that define our national identity.

Moments & Milestones

Relive the events that have marked our journey as a nation.

Culture & Arts

Our rich traditions, music, art, and cultural expressions that unite us.

Innovation & Progress

Nigerian innovations, startups, and achievements on the global stage.

Community Spirit

Stories of resilience, unity, and the Nigerian spirit of togetherness.

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Everything you need to know about Celebrate Nigeria

Celebrate Nigeria is a curated collection of stories honoring Nigerian heroes, historic landmarks, and memorable moments that have shaped our nation's identity.

You can submit nominations through our Share Your Story page or contact us directly. Our editorial team reviews all submissions for accuracy and significance.

We feature three main categories: People (heroes, visionaries, trailblazers), Places (landmarks, heritage sites, natural wonders), and Events (historic moments, cultural milestones, national achievements).

All entries undergo editorial review for factual accuracy. We cross-reference historical records, consult subject matter experts, and verify sources before publication.

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Sir Victor Uwaifo

Sir Victor Efosa Uwaifo (1941-2021) was a Nigerian musician, writer, sculptor, and musical instrument inventor. His 1969...

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Genevieve Nnaji

Genevieve Nnaji (born 1979) is Nigeria's most iconic actress, producer, and director. Her Nollywood career began at age ...

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Gani Fawehinmi

Chief Abdul-Ganiyu "Gani" Oyesola Fawehinmi (1938-2009) was Nigeria's most prominent human rights lawyer and activist. A...

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Onyeka Onwenu

Onyeka Onwenu (born 1952) is a legendary Nigerian singer, songwriter, actress, and journalist known as the "Elegant Stal...

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Margaret Ekpo

Margaret Ekpo (1914-2006) was a trailblazing Nigerian women's rights activist and politician. Born in Creek Town, Calaba...

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Nneka Egbuna

Nneka Egbuna (born 1980) is a Nigerian-German singer-songwriter whose music fuses soul, hip-hop, reggae, and African rhy...

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Bola Ige

Chief Bola Ige SAN (1930-2001) was a brilliant lawyer, politician, and orator known as the "Cicero of Esa-Oke" for his e...

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Sports Heroes
Chioma Ajunwa

Chioma Ajunwa OON OLY (born 1970) made history at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics by winning Nigeria's first-ever Olympic gold...

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Rashidi Yekini

Rashidi Yekini (1963-2012) was Nigeria's greatest goal scorer and an African football legend. Born in Kaduna, Yekini's p...

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Olusegun Obasanjo

General Olusegun Obasanjo GCFR (born 1937) is a unique figure in Nigerian history, having led the nation as both militar...

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Goodluck Jonathan

Dr. Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan GCFR (born 1957) served as Nigeria's president from 2010-2015. Born in Otuoke, Bayel...

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Stephen Keshi

Stephen Okechukwu Keshi (1962-2016), nicknamed "Big Boss," was a Nigerian football icon who excelled as both player and ...

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