Category: Nigerians Biography

Mike Appoh (1951–2023) was a legendary Nigerian musician whose career left an indelible mark on the music industry. He began his journey in Lagos during the 1960s as a member … Read More

Oluwafunmilayo Kemi Jimoh, popularly known as Funmi Jimoh, is an accomplished American long jumper born on May 29, 1984, in Seattle, Washington. She represented the United States at the 2008 … Read More

Funmi Olonisakin (born February 8, 1965) is a distinguished British-Nigerian scholar and professor specializing in leadership, peace, and conflict. She serves as Vice President/Principal (International) at King’s College London, where … Read More

On the death of Sarki Bello, Sulemanu a school teacher at Shahuchi primary school in Kano city, and a grandson of Sarkin Dutse Sulemanu 1 was recommended by the Colonial … Read More

Shehu Musa Yar’Adua GCON; 5 March 1943 – 8 December 1997) was a Nigerian general and politician who was the de facto vice president of Nigeria as Chief of Staff, … Read More

Tiwatope Omolara Savage, born on February 5, 1980, in Isale Eko, Nigeria, and professionally known as Tiwa Savage, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress. She sings in both English … Read More

Olufunmilola Aduke Iyanda (born 27 July 1971), widely recognized as Funmi Iyanda, is a Nigerian talk show host, broadcaster, film and TV producer, media executive, philanthropist, journalist, and blogger. She … Read More

Olufunmilayo Adunni Olayinka (née Famuagun; 20 June 1960 – 6 April 2013) was a Nigerian banker and politician who served as the Deputy Governor of Ekiti State from 2010 until … Read More

Funmi Falana is a Nigerian lawyer and advocate for women’s rights. Personal Life and Education Funmi Falana is married to Femi Falana, a prominent Nigerian lawyer and activist, and she … Read More

Jibril Muhammad Aminu (born August 1939), previously known as Aminu Song, is a Nigerian professor of cardiology and politician. He was Nigeria’s Ambassador to the United States from 1999 to … Read More