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Celebrate Nigeria

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People of Nigeria

Heroes, leaders, creators, community builders, and unsung Nigerians.

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Person Sports Heroes
Finidi George
Finidi George (born 1971) is a retired Nigerian footballer who played as a winger. He was part of Ajax's legendary 1995 ?
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Person Sports Heroes
Taribo West
Taribo West (born 1974) is a retired Nigerian footballer known for his aggressive defending and distinctive hairstyles. ?
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Person Sports Heroes
Sunday Oliseh
Sunday Ogochukwu Oliseh (born 1974) is a retired Nigerian footballer and coach. He captained the Super Eagles and scored?
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Person Sports Heroes
Emmanuel Amuneke
Emmanuel Amuneke (born 1970) is a retired Nigerian footballer and current coach. He was African Footballer of the Year i?
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Person Sports Heroes
John Obi Mikel
John Michael Nchekube Obinna (born 1987), known as Mikel Obi, is a retired Nigerian footballer who spent 11 years at Che?
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Person Sports Heroes
Victor Ikpeba
Victor Nosa Ikpeba (born 1973) is a retired Nigerian footballer who won the African Footballer of the Year award in 1997?
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Person Cultural Icons
Fireboy DML
Adedamola Adefolahan (born 1996), known as Fireboy DML, is a Nigerian singer signed to YBNL Nation. His debut single "Je?
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Person Cultural Icons
Omah Lay
Stanley Omah Didia (born 1997), known as Omah Lay, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and producer. His debut EP "Get Lay?
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Person Cultural Icons
CKay
Chukwuka Ekweani (born 1995), known as CKay, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and record producer. His 2019 song "Love Nw?
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Person Cultural Icons
Ayra Starr
Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe (born 2002), known as Ayra Starr, is a Nigerian singer signed to Mavin Records. Her debut s?
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