11 Notable alumni of Covenant University
Updated: May 05, 2026 EliteDegrees
Covenant University is ranked #2,053 in the world and #6 in Nigeria by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 11 notable alumni from Covenant University sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Covenant University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Simi
1988-. (aged 38)
actor
singer
singer-songwriter
Simisola Bolatito Kosoko Listen, better known as Simi, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress. She started her career as a gospel singer, releasing her debut studio album in 2008, titled Ogaju. She gained public recognition in 2014 after releasing "Tiff", a song that was nominated for Best Alternative Song at The Headies 2015. Simi signed a record deal with...
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2. Bimbo Ademoye
1991-. (aged 35)
actor
Bimbo Ademoye, is a Nigerian actress. She won Best Actress in a comedy TV series at the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards for her role in the film Selina.
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3. Ini Dima-Okojie
1990-. (aged 36)
model
actor
Ini Dima-Okojie is a Nigerian actress from Edo State, Nigeria. She resigned from her job in investment banking to enroll at the New York Film Academy. She started her career with the first television appearance on Taste of Love and she has featured on many films including the multicultural romcom, Namaste Wahala in 2021 and the Netflix Nigerian original thriller,...
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4. Chike
1993-. (aged 33)
singer
songwriter
entrepreneur
entertainer
actor
Chike Ezekpeazu Osebuka listen, better known as Chike, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and actor. He gained prominence as a contestant on Project Fame West Africa. Additionally, he showcased his talents on The Voice Nigeria, where he achieved the second position during Season 1. Chike ventured into acting by making his debut as Mayowa Badmus on the Africa Magic Showcase...
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5. Ric Hassani
1989-. (aged 37)
singer
Ikechukwu Eric Ahiauzu Listen better known as Ric Hassani, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and musician born in Port Harcourt.
6. Bez
1983-. (aged 43)
jazz musician
Emmanuel Bez Idakula, known as Bez, is a Nigerian multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and composer, working in a genre known as "alternative soul", a hybrid of soul, rock, jazz and R&B. He was featured in Pulse Magazine as number one on the list of "Top 12 Musicians To Look Out For in 2014".
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7. Nonso Amadi
1995-. (aged 31)
singer-songwriter
Chinonso Obinna Amadi Listen is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and music producer. He is a self-taught songwriter and music producer who embarked on his music career in 2012, while at Covenant University, where he studied chemical engineering. He is signed to UMG Canada, Def Jam Recordings, UMG Nigeria, Polydor, and MCA Records France.
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8. Ayoola Ayolola
1987-. (aged 39)
actor
musician
Ayoola Ayolola is a Nigerian musician, singer, and actor. He won the 5th Project Fame West Africa on September 29, 2012.
9. Odunayo Eweniyi
1992-. (aged 34)
entrepreneur
Odunayo Eweniyi Listen is a Nigerian business executive and activist. She is the Co-founder and Chief Operations Officer PiggyVest and co-founder of Feminist Coalition.
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10. Bukola Oladipupo
1994-. (aged 32)
actor
Adebukola Oladipupo or Bukola Oladipupo Listen is a Nigerian actress who debuted on MTV Shuga.
11. Nonso Bassey
singer
Chukwunonso Anozuma Bassey Iwuchukwu,// popularly known as Nonzo, and formerly known as Nonso Bassey, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, actor and model. He was among the top 8 finalists in the maiden edition of The Voice Nigeria and was formerly signed to Universal Music West Africa (fka. Universal Music Group Nigeria). He is also a cast member on Africa Magic...
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