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Ayinla Omowura
Waheed Ayinla Yusuf Gbogbolowo (1933-1980), known as Ayinla Omowura, was a Nigerian apala musician. His powerful voice a?
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Mercy Johnson Okojie
Mercy Johnson Okojie (born 1984) is one of Nigeria's most talented and popular actresses. She gained fame for her abilit?
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Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde (born 1978) is one of Africa's most celebrated actresses. With over 300 films, she's among Nollyw?
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Durbar Festival
The Durbar Festival is a magnificent display of Hausa-Fulani culture featuring elaborately dressed horsemen in a grand p?
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Place
National Theatre, Lagos
The National Theatre in Lagos is Nigeria's foremost center for performing arts and culture. Built in 1976 for FESTAC '77?
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Olumo Rock
Olumo Rock is a massive granite rock formation in Abeokuta, Ogun State, standing 137 meters above sea level. The rock se?
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Pete Edochie
Pete Edochie (born 1947) is one of Africa's most respected actors, known for his powerful voice and commanding presence.?
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Tiwa Savage
Tiwatope Savage-Balogun (born 1980), known as Tiwa Savage, is Nigeria's leading female musician. She started as a backup?
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Davido
David Adedeji Adeleke (born 1992), known as Davido, is one of Nigeria's most successful musicians. The son of a billiona?
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Felabration
Felabration is an annual music festival celebrating the life, music, and legacy of Fela Anikulapo Kuti, the Afrobeat pio?
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New Yam Festival (Iwa Ji / Iri Ji)
The New Yam Festival (Iwa Ji or Iri Ji) is one of the most important Igbo cultural celebrations, marking the end of the ?
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Place
Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove
The Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove is one of Nigeria's two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, located along the Osun River in Osogbo?
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Person Business Leaders
Folorunsho Alakija
Folorunsho Alakija (born 1951) is a Nigerian billionaire businesswoman, one of the richest women in Africa. She began he?
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Person Political Leaders
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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Person Political Leaders
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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