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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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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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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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2Baba (Tuface Idibia)

Innocent Ujah Idibia (born 1975), known as 2Baba or 2face Idibia, is one of Nigeria's most celebrated musicians. Rising ...

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Onyeka Onwenu

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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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Ebenezer Obey

Chief Commander Ebenezer Remilekun Aremu Olasupo Obey-Fabiyi (born 1942), known as Ebenezer Obey, is a legendary Jùjú mu...

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Ben Enwonwu

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Wole Soyinka

Professor Wole Soyinka (born 1934) made history as Africa's first Nobel Prize winner in Literature (1986). His plays inc...

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Chimamanda Adichie (born 1977) is Nigeria's most celebrated contemporary writer. Her novels include "Purple Hibiscus" (C...

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Fela Anikulapo Kuti

Fela Kuti (1938-1997) created Afrobeat—a fusion of jazz, funk, highlife, and traditional Yoruba music. His songs like "Z...

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Chinua Achebe

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