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People of Nigeria

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

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 ?
Person Sports Heroes
Taribo West
Taribo West (born 1974) is a retired Nigerian footballer known for his aggressive defending and distinctive hairstyles. ?
Person Sports Heroes
Sunday Oliseh
Sunday Ogochukwu Oliseh (born 1974) is a retired Nigerian footballer and coach. He captained the Super Eagles and scored?
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?
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?
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?
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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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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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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Ayra Starr
Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe (born 2002), known as Ayra Starr, is a Nigerian singer signed to Mavin Records. Her debut s?