Famous people by country
Famous people from Nigeria
18 celebrities from Nigeria, including Giannis Antetokounmpo, Mikel John Obi and Victor Moses.
Celebrities18All still living
Oldest livingDr. Alban69 years old, born 1957
YoungestAyra Starr24 years old, born 2002
Most common roleSoccer player39% of celebrities from Nigeria, then singers
Top birthplaceLagos5 celebrities born there
Busiest birth decade1990s6 celebrities
Giannis AntetokounmpoBasketball player · December 6, 1994
Mikel John ObiSoccer player · April 22, 1987
Victor MosesSoccer player · December 12, 1990
Ahmed MusaSoccer player · October 14, 1992
Burna BoySinger · July 2, 1991
Genevieve NnajiActor · May 3, 1979
Nwankwo KanuSoccer player · August 1, 1976
Hakeem OlajuwonBasketball player · January 21, 1963
Victor OsimhenSoccer player · December 29, 1998
YakubuSoccer player · November 22, 1982
Obafemi MartinsSoccer player · October 28, 1984
WizkidSinger · July 16, 1990
Dr. AlbanMusician · August 26, 1957
Ayra StarrSinger · June 14, 2002
Tiwa SavageSinger · February 5, 1980
RemaSinger · May 1, 2000
Yemi AladeSinger · March 13, 1989
Wunmi MosakuActor · July 31, 1986Country is the first country of citizenship listed on Wikidata. All countries.
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