30 Notable alumni of Lagos State University
Updated: May 05, 2026 EliteDegrees
Lagos State University is ranked #3,164 in the world and #11 in Nigeria by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 30 notable alumni from Lagos State 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 Lagos State University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Ayodeji Balogun
1983-. (aged 43)
commodity trader
Ayodeji Balogun is a Nigerian entrepreneur, commodity trader and CEO of AFEX, Nigeria's first private sector commodities exchange, and tech-enabled Agriculture Company. He is a Board of Trustees of The Association of Security Exchange in Nigeria and serves on the board of Capital Market Development Fund. At 13, he completed a business venture that would be valued at $4,000 in...
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2. Mojisolaoluwa Alli Macaulay
1977-. (aged 49)
politician
Mojisolaoluwa Kehinde Alli–Macaulay is a Nigerian politician, lawmaker, and a member of the All Progressive Congress APC. She is currently the Executive Director (Operations) of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) She was the Lagos State House of Assembly legislator, representing Amuwo Odofin Constituency (2019-2023) and the Chairperson of the Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Women Affairs,...
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3. Efe Paul Azino
writer
Efe Paul Azino born in Lagos is a Nigerian writer, performance artist and poet, regarded "as one of Nigeria's leading performance poets." He has also been regarded as one who has "played a pivotal part in lifting the words from the page and giving them life" in the Nigerian spoken word performance space.
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4. OlaDotun Ojuolape Kayode
1984-. (aged 42)
Oladotun Ojuolape Kayode is a Nigerian on-air personality, video jockey, actor and media entrepreneur, popularly known as Do2dtun (Pronounced D-O-To-The-T-U-N). After pioneering a dance group called Xtreme dancers while in the university and featuring in music videos like Same Ni by Dj Zeez, Dotun came to wider prominence as a TV and radio personality, hosting shows and concerts.
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5. Adekunle Abdulkabir Akinlade
1969-. (aged 57)
politician
Adekunle Abdulkabir Akinlade Listen Triple A is a Nigerian politician. He represented Egbado South and Ipokia federal constituency in the House of Representatives. He left the All Progressive Congress and joined the Allied Peoples Movement to run for Governor of Ogun State in the 2019 election.
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6. Omotunde Adebowale David
1977-. (aged 49)
actor
Omotunde Adebowale David, popularly known as Lolo1, is a Nollywood actress, and a Nigerian radio presenter. She hosted the radio programme, ‘Oga Madam’ on Wazobia FM 95.1, till 2019 when she left and joined Lasgidi FM as the general manager and an on-air personality.
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7. Segun Adewale
1966-. (aged 60)
businessperson
politician
Otunba Segun Adewale, Listen popularly known as Segun Aeroland,, is a Nigerian entrepreneur, philanthropist and grassroot politician. A native of Ipoti EKiti in Ijero Local Government Area of EKiti state, South Western Nigeria and the Lagos West Senatorial Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2015 senatorial election.
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8. Gani Adams Abiodun
1970-. (aged 56)
social activist
politician
Chief Ganiyu Adams Listen, popularly known as Gani Adams, is a Nigerian activist, politician, traditional aristocrat and the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo of Oyo Town.
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9. Bowoto Jephthah Oluwatiseyifumi Tanimola
1989-. (aged 37)
actor
Bowoto Jephthah Oluwatiseyifumi Tanimola, popularly known as Akpororo, is a Nigerian stand-up comedian, vocalist and actor.
10. Rukky Sanda
1984-. (aged 42)
actor
screenwriter
film director
Rukky Sanda Listen is a Nigerian actress, film producer, and director.
11. Mudashiru Obasa
1972-. (aged 54)
lawyer
politician
Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa is a Nigerian lawyer and politician who has served as speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly since March 2025. He previously served as speaker from June 2015 to January 2025. He is a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress.
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12. Peter Mbah
1972-. (aged 54)
lawyer
businessperson
politician
Peter Ndubuisi Mbah is a Nigerian maritime lawyer, financial analyst, and politician who has served as Governor of Enugu State since 2023. He is the founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pinnacle Oil and Gas Ltd.
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13. CDQ
1985-. (aged 41)
singer
songwriter
rapper
Sodiq Abubakar Yusuf listen popularly known by his stage name CDQ, is a Nigerian indigenous rapper, singer and songwriter best known for his single "Nowo E Soke" featuring Wizkid and Masterkraft's Indomie where he was featured alongside Olamide. While the former is instrumental for launching his career into the Nigerian music industry, the later won him his first career award...
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14. Ruggedman
1976-. (aged 50)
fashion designer
rapper
singer
record producer
Michael Ugochukwu Stephens, Listenknown professionally as Ruggedman, is a Nigerian rapper from Ohafia, Nigeria.
15. Oluranti Adebule
1970-. (aged 56)
educational theorist
writer
politician
Idiat Oluranti Adebule is a Nigerian writer, educationist and politician who has served as the senator representing Lagos West senatorial district since 2023. She previously served as the 15th deputy governor of Lagos State and the sixth woman to occupy the office from 2015 to 2019.
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16. Tope Oshin
1979-. (aged 47)
film director
television producer
Tope OshinListen is a Nigerian television and film director, producer and casting director, listed as one of the most influential Nigerians in film in 2019. In 2015 Pulse magazine named her as one of "9 Nigerian female movie directors you should know" in the Nollywood film industry. In March 2018, in commemoration of the Women's History Month, Tope was celebrated...
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17. Annie Idibia
1984-. (aged 42)
presenter
model
beauty pageant contestant
actor
Annie Macaulay is a Nigerian model, presenter, and actress. She was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 2009 Best of Nollywood Awards.
18. Ireti Osayemi
1982-. (aged 44)
actor
film producer
Ireti Osayemi is a Nigerian Yoruba-language film actress.
19. Dolly Unachukwu
1969-. (aged 57)
actor
film director
Dolly Unachukwu // is a Nigerian actress, producer, writer, and director. She came to national prominence as Fadake Akin-Thomas in the TV series Fortunes.
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20. Olaide Olaogun
1986-. (aged 40)
model
actor
Olaide Olaogun listen, also known as Olaide Omolola Olaogun Emmanuel Listen, is a Nigerian film actor and model. She was formerly a Lux ambassador.
21. Tara Fela-Durotoye
1977-. (aged 49)
businessperson
make-up artist
Tara Fela-Durotoye is a Nigerian beauty entrepreneur and lawyer. A pioneer in the bridal makeup profession in Nigeria, she launched the first bridal directory in 1999, set up international standard makeup studios and established the first makeup school in Nigeria.
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22. Wizkid
1990-. (aged 36)
singer
songwriter
musician
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, better known as Wizkid, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. Born in the Ojuelegba suburb of Surulere, Lagos, Wizkid is a voice in the emerging Afrobeats movement. His music is a blend of Afrobeats, afropop, R&B, afrobeat, reggae, dancehall, and pop. He began recording music at the age of 11 and released a collaborative album with the...
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23. Desmond Elliot
1974-. (aged 52)
actor
politician
film director
Desmond Oluwashola Elliot Listen is a Nigerian actor, film director and politician. He was elected as a lawmaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Surulere Constituency in the 11 April 2015 Nigerian General Elections. Elliot competed to become the ambassador for the Face of Hope Project, a non-profit combatting illiteracy amongst Nigerian youth.
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24. Ada Ehi
1987-. (aged 39)
songwriter
recording artist
media personality
singer
Ada Ogochukwu Ehi// is a Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter, recording and performing artist. She started her musical career at the age of 10 as a backup singer for child star Tosin Jegede. Since she professionally started her music career under FreeNation INC in 2009, she has increasingly gained local and international popularity through her songs and music videos.
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25. Bella Shmurda
1997-. (aged 29)
singer
songwriter
musician
Abiola Ahmed Akinbiyi listen, known professionally as Bella Shmurda, He is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He rose to prominence in 2019 with the release of the song "Vision 2020", and a follow-up remix which featured Olamide. He is also the leader of Dangbana Republik; a collective of creatives in Lagos providing community and humanitarian contributions.
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26. Sound Sultan
1976-2021 (aged 45)
comedian
record producer
singer-songwriter
executive producer
musician
Sound Sultan was a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, comedian, and recording artist. He was regarded as one of the pacesetters of modern hip hop music in Nigeria. He was notable for using his music to speak against poverty, corruption, bad governance and societal ills in Nigeria.
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27. Brymo
1986-. (aged 40)
composer
singer-songwriter
songwriter
writer
Ọlawale Ọlọfọrọ, better known as Brymo, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, sonic artist, actor and author. Born and raised in Okokomaiko, he started recording music in 1999 while in secondary school. Brymo's debut album, Brymstone (2007), was supported by the single "Shawty" and deemed a minor release. He signed a recording contract with music label Chocolate City in 2010, but...
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28. Angela Okorie
1985-. (aged 41)
singer
actor
model
Angela Okorie // is a Nigerian actress. In 2015, she won the best City People Entertainment Awards for Best Supporting Actress. She is also noted to have acted in more than 100 films between 2009 and 2014.
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29. Eniola Badmus
1983-. (aged 43)
actor
brand ambassador
screenwriter
Eniola BadmusListen is a Nigerian professional film actress, script writer, entertainer and a social media influencer. She is presently the Special Assistant to the Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives on Social Events and Public Hearings.
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30. Oxlade
1997-. (aged 29)
musician
Ikuforiji Olaitan Abdulrahmanlisten, known professionally as Oxlade, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter signed to Troniq Music, Epic Records in France, and Columbia Records in the UK. He rose to prominence with the release of the song "Away", which appeared on Rolling Stone's 50 best songs of 2020. After the success of his 2022 single "Ku Lo Sa", Oxlade was...
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