73 Notable alumni of Obafemi Awolowo University
Updated: May 05, 2026 EliteDegrees
Obafemi Awolowo University is ranked #1,795 in the world and #4 in Nigeria by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 73 notable alumni from Obafemi Awolowo 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 Obafemi Awolowo University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Adepeju Jaiyeoba
1983-. (aged 43)
businessperson
Adepeju Opeyemi Jaiyeoba Listen is a Nigerian social entrepreneur and activist. She created the Brown Button Foundation, which provides low cost health care options and delivery kits containing basic sterile supplies for expectant mothers in Nigeria.
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2. Abiola Segun
presenter
actor
screenwriter
Abiola Segun-Williams is a Nigerian actress, TV presenter, and scriptwriter best known for her role as Titi K in the TV soap opera, Tinsel.
3. Babalola Chinedum Peace
university teacher
vice-chancellor
Chinedum Peace Babalola Listen FAS, FAAS is a Nigerian Professor of Pharmaceutical chemistry and Pharmacokinetics. She teaches pharmacy at the University of Ibadan, FAS, and FAAS and served as vice-chancellor of Chrisland University from 2017 to 2024.
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4. Razack Adeyemi Adeola
1959-. (aged 67)
business executive
Razack Adeyemi Adeola is a Nigerian banker notable for winning the 2014 Business Day (Nigeria) Outstanding CEO Award and the 2015 The Sun (Nigeria) Banker of the Year.
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5. Ituen Basi
fashion designer
Ituen Bassey trading as Ituen Basi is a Nigerian fashion designer. She has created costume designs for musical theatre as well as creating catwalk shows. She has worked in the UK and in Nigeria.
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6. Bamidele A Ojo
1960-. (aged 66)
political scientist
Bamidele Adesegun Ojo is a Nigerian and American political scientist, author and professor emeritus of political science and international studies at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, New Jersey, USA.
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7. Samuel Segun Okoya
1958-. (aged 68)
academic
Samuel Segun Okoya is an academic in applied mathematics at Obafemi Awolowo University. He is the editor-in-chief of the Journal and Notices of the Nigerian Mathematical Society and the First Occupier of Pastor E.A Adeboye Outstanding Professor of Mathematics (Endowed Professorial Chair) University of Lagos. He is the alumnus to attain the position of professor and head of the Mathematics...
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8. Muhammad Banaru Abubakar
1939-2015 (aged 76)
Muhammad Banaru Abubakar was a Nigerian Administrator and public servant.
9. Bunmi Dipo Salami
1967-. (aged 59)
women's rights activist
human rights defender
politician
Bunmi Dipo-Salami is a Nigeria-born feminist, development strategist and social entrepreneur. She is the Chief Executive at PLEG Centre, a company that helps to enhance the capacity of leaders in Nigeria and across Africa. She is the Nigeria Country Coordinator for Townhall Radio.
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10. Oluwatoyin Sanni
1965-. (aged 61)
chief executive officer
pastor
writer
Oluwatoyin Sanni or Toyin Sanni is a Nigerian investment banker, lawyer, chartered secretary, stockbroker, and author. In June 2018, she resigned from United Capital. where she was Group CEO for over four years and in July 2018, she became the CEO of Emerging Africa Capital
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11. Yhemolee
1993-. (aged 33)
content creator
actor
film actor
musician
Idowu Adeyemi, known professionally as Yhemolee is a Nigerian singer, actor, and social media personality. He gained recognition following the commercial release of his single "Mon Cheri " featuring Chinko Ekun and Asake in 2020.
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12. Abdur-Raheem Adebayo Shittu
1953-. (aged 73)
minister
writer
politician
Abdur-Raheem Adebayo Shittu is a Nigerian lawyer and politician who served as minister of communications of Nigeria from 2015 to 2019. Before becoming minister, he had earlier served as a member of the Oyo State House of Assembly, becoming the youngest Honourable member at age 26, to take the office.
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13. Kunle Adewale
1981-. (aged 45)
painter
social entrepreneur
businessperson
Olakunle Joel Adewale Listen is a Nigerian social entrepreneur and visual artist who in 2013 founded Tender Arts Nigeria, an organization with focus on therapeutic arts, arts in health, talent development, community empowerment and civic engagement through visual, literary and performing arts which benefit children, youth, adult and the aged across the world. Also, on 10 October 2021, he launched...
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14. John Michael Ogidi
1959-. (aged 67)
military personnel
John Michael Ogidi is a retired Nigerian Army major general. He was Defence Adviser of the Nigeria High Commission in the United Kingdom from March 2012 to March 2015 and until his retirement in July 2015, he was the Commander Corps of Signal Headquarters Nigerian Army Signals.
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15. Akin Fayomi
1955-. (aged 71)
diplomat
Ambassador Akin Fayomi is a Nigerian career diplomat who was the Minister/Head of Political Affairs at the High Commission of Nigeria, London from July 2004 to March 2007. Later he was Ambassador and Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) to Liberia from January 2010 to July 2011. He was then appointed as Under-Secretary in the...
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16. Adebayo Adewusi
1958-. (aged 68)
academic
economist
Adebayo Ismail Adewusi listen is a Nigerian academic, lawyer, public administrator, politician and twice a former Commissioner in Lagos state. He was appointed commissioner for Finance between the year 2004 to 2006 and later as commissioner for Budget and Planning. He was also a governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Nigeria. In December 2019, Adewusi succeeded Barrister Bisi Adegbuyi as the...
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17. Ibukun Odusote
civil servant
Ibukun Odusote is a Nigerian civil servant in IT and administration. She was the first administrative contact person for the.ng top level Nigerian domain name. She has served as the Permanent Secretary for the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and for the Political Affairs Department in the Office of the Secretary to the Federal Government.
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18. Victor Ekpuk
1964-. (aged 62)
painter
artist
Victor Ekpuk is a Nigerian-born artist from Uyo in Akwa Ibom State. He is currently based in Washington, DC. Ekpuk came to prominence through his paintings and drawings, which reflect indigenous African philosophies of the Nsibidi and Uli art forms.
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19. Wole Oguntokun
1967-2024 (aged 57)
lawyer
film director
Wole Oguntokun Listen was a Nigerian playwright, dramaturge, director and was the artistic director of Theatre Planet Studios and Renegade Theatre as well as a member of the board of Theaturtle, a Canadian theatre company. He was also a theatre administrator and newspaper columnist.
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20. Gbenga Shobo
1963-. (aged 63)
banker
Gbenga Francis Shobo is currently Deputy Managing Director, First Bank of Nigeria Limited; before which, he was Executive Director, Retail Banking with the bank. A chartered accountant, Gbenga began his career with Coopers & Lybrand, a firm of chartered accountants, in 1986. Thereafter, he joined Victory Merchant Bank, commencing a career in banking that has spanned 23 years.
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21. Femi Robinson
1940-2015 (aged 75)
actor
television actor
Femi Robinson Listen was a Nigerian film and television actor, famous for his lead role in The Village Headmaster, where his stage name, "Ife Araba, The Village Headmaster", was coined. Chief Eddie Ugbomah, former Chairman of the Nigerian Film Corporation, called him "an icon of the industry".
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22. Dapo Olorunyomi
1957-. (aged 69)
journalist
Oyedapo Oyekunle "Dapo" Olorunyomi OON, is a Nigerian journalist. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief of Premium Times, an online Nigerian newspaper. He is also the chief executive officer of the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID). He was the policy director and chief of staff to the executive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
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23. Bolaji Owasanoye
1963-. (aged 63)
lawyer
human rights defender
Bolaji Olufunmileyi Owasanoye is a Listen Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, an anticorruption agency in Nigeria.
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24. Rotimi Babatunde
1976-. (aged 50)
playwright
Rotimi Babatunde Listen is a Nigerian writer and playwright.
25. Ernest Ojukwu
1960-. (aged 66)
university teacher
jurist
lawyer
Ernest Maduabuchi Ojukwu, is a past Deputy Director-General and Head of Campus of the Nigerian Law School, Augustine Nnamani Campus, Agbani Enugu. Before his appointment, he was Associate Professor and Dean Faculty of Law, Abia State University, Uturu from 1995-2001. He is also the President of the Network of University Legal Aid Institutions (NULAI Nigeria), the platform through which he...
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26. Ambrose Olutayo Somide
radio personality
Ambrose Olutayo Somide Listen is a Nigerian TV/Radio presenter. He studied Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Ife in Ife, Nigeria. Somide works as Managing Director Radio Services at DAAR Communications Plc (DCP) and is the originator of Faaji FM.
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27. Sam Nda-Isaiah
1962-2020 (aged 58)
columnist
Samuel Ndanusa Isaiah, commonly known as Sam Nda-Isaiah, was a Nigerian political columnist, pharmacist, entrepreneur and journalist. He was the founder and chairman of the Leadership Newspaper.
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28. Yemisi Adedoyin Shyllon
1952-. (aged 74)
art collector
lawyer
engineer
Yemisi Adedoyin ShyllonListen is a prince of Ake in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. He hails from the Sogbulu and Ogunfayo lineage of the Laarun ruling house of Ake in Egbaland.
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29. Ayo Ayoola-Amale
1970-. (aged 56)
ombudsman
poet
lawyer
Ayo Ayoola-Amale is a Nigerian poet and lawyer born in Jos, Nigeria.
30. Bola Akindele
1964-. (aged 62)
banker
Adebola Ismail Akindele is a Nigerian entrepreneur, business strategist and philanthropist. He is the Group Managing Director of Courteville Business Solutions, a provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services. He is a member of the board of advisors of the East Africa Business Network (EABN). He was recognized as one of the "21 Nigerian tech CEOs at...
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31. Yusuf Sulaimon Lasun
1960-. (aged 66)
engineer
politician
Yusuf Sulaimon Lasun is a Nigerian politician who served as the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria from 2015 to 2019. He represented Irepodun /Olurunda /Osogbo /Orolu Federal Constituency of Osun State in the House.
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32. Adewole Adebayo
1972-. (aged 54)
politician
Prince Adewole Adebayolisten is a Nigerian Lawyer and founder of KAFTAN TV.
33. MC Lively
1992-. (aged 34)
comedian
actor
Michael Sani Amanesi, known by his stage name MC Lively is a Nigerian comedian and actor from Agenebode, Edo State, south-south Nigeria.
34. Olanrewaju Fagbohun
1966-. (aged 60)
writer
academic
lawyer
vice-chancellor
Olanrewaju Adigun Fagbohunlisten SAN is a Nigerian lawyer, academic, author, investor, professor of environmental law, regulations, and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria. He served as the 8th substantive vice-chancellor of Lagos State University between 11 January 2016 to 10 January 2021. His administration as LASU's vice chancellor witnessed tremendous gains in research, innovations and infrastructural development – which helped to...
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35. Dapo Akande
academic
lawyer
Dapo Akande is a British-Nigerian academic and lawyer. Akande is the Chichele Professor of Public International Law at the University of Oxford, a Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford and co-director of the Oxford Institute for Ethics, Law and Armed Conflict. Akande was the first Black professor to be honoured with a portrait at St Peter's College, Oxford. Akande is...
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36. Juliet Ehimuan
entrepreneur
motivational speaker
Dr Juliet Ehimuan is a Nigerian business leader, technology executive, and social entrepreneur. She is the founder of Beyond Limits Africa. In June 2023, she stepped down from her role as Director at Google West Africa where she had spent 12 years.
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37. Ibiyinka Alao
1975-. (aged 51)
painter
architect
Ibiyinka Olufemi Alaolisten is an American artist, architect, writer, film director and musical theatre composer of Nigerian descent.
38. Woli Arole
1990-. (aged 36)
actor
comedian
businessperson
Woli Arole is a Nigerian comedian, actor and on-air personality. Professionally he is called Arole, Woli Arole.
39. Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò
1956-. (aged 70)
university teacher
philosopher
Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò is a philosopher and professor of African political thought at the Africana Studies Research Center at Cornell University. He was born in Nigeria, where he lived most of his life except for five years in Canada.
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40. Gbenga Sesan
1977-. (aged 49)
businessperson
social entrepreneur
Oluwagbenga Olabisi Sesan Listen is a Nigerian social entrepreneur known for his contributions to the field of ICT.
41. Emmanuel Iduma
1989-. (aged 37)
academic
university teacher
novelist
writer
author
Emmanuel Iduma is a Nigerian writer and art critic. He is the author of A Stranger's Pose (2018) and Farad (2012). In 2016, Farad was republished in North America as The Sound of Things to Come. He was awarded the inaugural Irving Sandler Award for New Voices in Art Criticism by the Association Internationale des Critiques d’Art, USA. He teaches...
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42. Godwin Abbe
1949-2024 (aged 75)
politician
minister
Godwin Osagie Abbe was a Nigerian Army Major General who served as minister of defence from 2009 to 2010. He also served as minister of interior from 2007 to 2009.
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43. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe
1960-. (aged 66)
lecturer
botanist
writer
dean
university teacher
Oluwatoyin Temitayo Ogundipe Listen is a Nigerian academic and a professor of botany. He served as the 12th vice chancellor of the University of Lagos from November 2017 to November 2022.
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44. Folasade Ogunsola
1958-. (aged 68)
researcher
Folasade Tolulope Ogunsola OON is a Nigerian professor of medical microbiology, and the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos. She specializes in disease control, particularly HIV/AIDS. Ogunsola was provost of College of Medicine, University of Lagos and the first woman to occupy the position. She was also the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Development Services) of the institution between 2017 and 2021....
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45. Olusegun Mimiko
1954-. (aged 72)
politician
Olusegun Rahman Mimiko is a Nigerian medical doctor and politician who served as governor of Ondo State from 2009 to 2017. He was the senatorial candidate of the Zenith Labour Party for Ondo Central District in the 2019 Senate elections. He served as the 16th (5th civilian) governor of Ondo State, becoming the first two-term governor of Ondo State, and...
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46. Olagunsoye Oyinlola
1951-. (aged 75)
politician
Ọlagunsoye Oyinlọla Listen is a retired Nigerian military general, who became governor of Osun State, Nigeria in May 2003, and was reelected in 2007. He was a member of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
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47. Ayobami Adebayo
1988-. (aged 38)
writer
novelist
Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ listen is a Nigerian writer. Her 2017 debut novel, Stay With Me, won the 9mobile Prize for Literature and the Prix Les Afriques. She was awarded The Future Awards Africa Prize for Arts and Culture in 2017.
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48. Jimi Agbaje
1957-. (aged 69)
pharmacist
politician
Olujimi Kolawole Agbaje, popularly known as Jimi Agbaje, is a Nigerian pharmacist and politician who was a candidate for the governorship of Lagos State in 2007, 2015, and 2019.
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49. Olajumoke Olufunmilola Adenowo
1968-. (aged 58)
architect
writer
entrepreneur
Olajumoke Olufunmilola Adenowo is a Nigerian architect and founder of AD Consulting, a boutique architecture and interior design firm established in 1994. She has been recognized in both Nigerian and international media for her contributions to contemporary African architecture.
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50. Aderounmu Adejumoke
1984-2024 (aged 40)
actor
Adejumoke Aderounmu was a Nigerian actress. She is best known for playing roles like Esther And Kelechi in the popular Nollywood TV series Jenifa's Diary and Industreet, Jummy Adams in Nollywood's film Alakada 2 (2013) alongside Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham, Odunlade Adekola, Linda Ejiofor, Falz, Juliana Olayode, and Lolo1.
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51. Mike Ozekhome
1957-. (aged 69)
constitutional lawyer
human rights defender
orator
Michael Agbedor Abu Ozekhome is a Nigerian jurist and constitutional lawyer. He is widely recognized for his contributions to Nigerian jurisprudence and civil liberties, and claims to have authored over 70 books and numerous academic papers on law, governance, democracy, and human rights.
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52. Toyin Falola
1953-. (aged 73)
historian
writer
university teacher
Toyin Omoyeni Falolalisten is a Nigerian historian and professor of African Studies. Falola is a Fellow of the Historical Society of Nigeria and of the Nigerian Academy of Letters, and has served as the president of the African Studies Association. He is currently the Jacob and Sanger Mossiker Chair in the Humanities at the University of Texas at Austin.
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53. Oscar N. Onyema
1968-. (aged 58)
managing director
Oscar N. OnyemaListen OON, is the immediate past Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (formerly known as the Nigerian Stock Exchange), an institution that services the largest economy in Africa and champions the development of Africa’s financial markets. Prior to attaining this position, he was the CEO of The Nigerian Stock Exchange (“NSE”) for 10 years. He...
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54. Akin Lewis
1957-. (aged 69)
screenwriter
film director
film producer
actor
Akin LewisListen is a Nigerian film actor, director, and producer.
55. Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi
1963-. (aged 63)
writer
activist
philanthropist
advocate
founder
Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi Listen is a Nigerian-British feminist activist, policy advocate, social change philanthropy practitioner and writer.
56. Funke Opeke
engineer
Funke Opeke listen is a Nigerian electrical engineer, founder of Main Street Technologies and Chief Executive Officer of Main One Cable Company, a communications services company based in Lagos State, south-western Nigeria.
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57. Chinko Ekun
1993-. (aged 33)
singer
songwriter
rapper
Oladipo Olamide Emmanuel listen, known professionally as Chinko Ekun, is a Nigerian rapper and songwriter.
58. Abike Dabiri
1962-. (aged 64)
journalist
politician
Abike Kafayat Oluwatoyin Dabiri-Erewa OON is a Nigerian politician and former member of the Nigeria Federal House of Representatives representing Ikorodu Constituency in Lagos State. She was the Chairman of the House Committee on Media & Publicity.
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59. Adebayo Adelabu
1970-. (aged 56)
politician
Adebayo Adelabu OFR Listen is a former deputy governor, operations of the Central Bank of Nigeria who is currently serving as the Federal Minister of Power of Nigeria. He was also an Oyo State gubernatorial candidate for the All Progressives Congress in 2019.
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60. Asake
1995-. (aged 31)
singer
songwriter
dancer
rapper
actor
Ahmed Ololade listen, known professionally as Asake, is a Nigerian singer, rapper and songwriter. His debut album, Mr. Money with the Vibe (2022) broke the record for the biggest opening day for an African album on Apple Music at the time, and debuted at number 66 on the Billboard 200 chart. His second album Work of Art (2023), matched the...
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61. Fatou Bensouda
1961-. (aged 65)
lawyer
diplomat
minister
politician
Fatou Bom Bensouda is a Gambian lawyer and former Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), who has served as the Gambian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom since 3 August 2022.
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62. Fireboy DML
1996-. (aged 30)
singer-songwriter
Adedamola Oyinlola Adefolahan, known professionally as Fireboy DML, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. In 2018, he signed a record deal with YBNL Nation, a record label founded by rapper Olamide. His debut studio album, Laughter, Tears and Goosebumps, was released in 2019. He won Listener's Choice and was nominated for Song of the Year for "Jealous" at the 2020...
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63. Omotola Jalade Ekeinde
1978-. (aged 48)
actor
philanthropist
singer
film actor
Chief Omotola Jalade Ekeinde Listen, MFR is a Nigerian actress, singer, philanthropist and former model. Since her Nollywood film debut in 1995, Ekeinde has appeared in over 300 films, selling millions of copies. Omotola is the second Nigerian and first Nigerian celebrity to receive over 1 million likes on her Facebook page. She currently has a total of 3 million...
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64. Akinwumi Adesina
1960-. (aged 66)
agricultural economist
civil servant
politician
economist
minister
Akinwumi Adesinalisten CON CGH is a Nigerian economist, who served as the President of the African Development Bank from 2015 to 2025. He previously served as Nigeria's Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development. Until his appointment as Minister in 2010, he was Vice President of Policy and Partnerships for the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa. He was elected...
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65. Femi Falana
1958-. (aged 68)
human rights defender
lawyer
Senior Advocate of Nigeria
Femi Falana,listen SAN, is a Nigerian lawyer and human right activist. He is the father of a Nigerian rapper Folarin Falana popularly known as Falz.
66. Mark Angel
1991-. (aged 35)
comedian
television producer
screenwriter
Mark Angel Listen is a Nigerian comedian and YouTuber. He is best known for the Mark Angel Comedy series of shorts on YouTube, often featuring child comedians such as his niece, Emmanuella Samuel (age 15) and her cousin "Aunty" Success Madubuike (age 14). Angel's YouTube channel was the first African comedy channel to reach one million subscribers.
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67. Dele Momodu
1960-. (aged 66)
chief executive officer
businessperson
motivational speaker
publisher
politician
Chief Dele Momodulisten is a Nigerian journalist, publisher, businessman, and motivational speaker. He is the CEO and publisher of Ovation International, a celebrity magazine. In 2015, he officially launched Ovation TV and subsequently launched an online newspaper called The Boss Newspaper. Momodu has received hundreds of awards and honors for his work in the world of business, politics, literature, the...
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68. Dapo Abiodun
1960-. (aged 66)
businessperson
politician
Adedapo Oluseun Abiodun MFR CON is a Nigerian businessman and politician, who has served as Governor of Ogun State since May 2019. Currently a member of the All Progressives Congress, Abiodun first entered politics during the aborted Abacha transition in 1998 and remained active in politics until being elected governor in 2019.
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69. Blaqbonez
1996-. (aged 30)
singer
songwriter
rapper
Emeka Akumefule, known professionally as Blaqbonez, is a Nigerian rapper and singer signed to Chocolate City.
70. Abayomi Olonisakin
1961-. (aged 65)
military personnel
Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakinlisten CFR psc GSS CMH fwc (born 2 December 1961) is a retired Nigerian Army general, former Chief of Defence Staff, and current Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Cameroon. He was appointed to the position of Chief of Defence Staff on 13 July 2015 by President Muhammadu Buhari. He resigned from office on 29 January 2021.
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71. Biyi Bandele
1967-2022 (aged 55)
playwright
novelist
filmmaker
veteran
film director
Biyi Bandelelisten was a Nigerian novelist, playwright and filmmaker. He was the author of several novels, beginning with The Man Who Came in From the Back of Beyond (1991), as well as writing stage plays, before turning his focus to filmmaking. His directorial debut was in 2013 with Half of a Yellow Sun, based on the 2006 novel of the...
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72. Olukayode Ariwoola
1958-. (aged 68)
lawyer
Olukayode Ariwoola GCON is a Nigerian jurist and justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria who served as the chief justice of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from 2022 to 2024. He was formerly a justice of the Nigerian courts of appeal and on 22 November 2011, he was appointed to the bench of the supreme court of Nigeria. He...
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73. Gbenga Elegbeleye
1964-. (aged 62)
politician
Gbenga Elegbeleye Listen is a Nigerian sports administrator and a politician. Gbenga Elegbeleye is the Director-General of the National Sports Commission in Nigeria. He was a legislator in the House of Representatives (Nigeria).
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