7 Notable alumni of Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Updated: May 05, 2026 EliteDegrees
Nnamdi Azikiwe University is ranked #2,470 in the world and #7 in Nigeria by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 7 notable alumni from Nnamdi Azikiwe 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 Nnamdi Azikiwe University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Queen Nwokoye
1981-. (aged 45)
actor
Queen Nwokoye // is a Nigerian actress. She is best known for starring as the lead character in a 2014 film titled Chetanna which earned her a "Best Actress" nomination at the 11th Africa Movie Academy Awards.
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2. Rita Edochie
actor
Rita Edochie // is a Nigerian film actress.
3. Stan Nze
1989-. (aged 37)
actor
Stanley Ebuka Nzediegwu is a Nigerian actor known for his role in the 2020 remake of Rattlesnake. Stan won the 2022 AMVCA Award under the 'Best Actor in Drama' category for his role played in Rattlesnake.
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4. Gideon Okeke
1983-. (aged 43)
actor
Gideon Okeke is a Nigerian actor, model, and TV Presenter. He came to the public eye in 2006 when he appeared as a contestant on the first edition of Big Brother Nigeria. In 2008, Gideon joined the cast of the M-NET TV series Tinsel on which he is a regular to date.
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5. Rita Orji
computer scientist
Rita Orji Listen is a Nigerian-Canadian computer scientist who is a Canada Research Chair in Persuasive Technology, a Professor, and the Director of the Persuasive Computing Lab at Dalhousie University. Her work is in the area of human–computer interaction with a major focus on designing interactive systems to achieve health and well being objectives. She has won over 70 awards...
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6. Sylvia Oluchi
actor
film director
Ngozi Sylvia Oluchi EzeokaforListen, known professionally as Sylvya Oluchy, is a Nigerian actress, writer, producer and filmmaker. She won the Most Promising Act of the Year award in the Best of Nollywood Awards. She won the Rising Star award in the Nollywood Movies Awards.
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7. Uche Ekwunife
1970-. (aged 56)
politician
Uche Lilian Ekwunife// is a Nigerian politician who was recently a Senator representing the people of Anambra Central Senatorial District of Anambra State. She is known as one of the most active female senators in the House.
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