Influential People in Nigeria
Discover the most influential people from Nigeria
Sefi Atta
Playwright; Playwright & Novelist
Seyi Shay (Oluwaseyi Akerele)
Singer
Tems (Temilade Openiyi)
GRAMMY Winner & Global Collaborator
Tobi Amusan
World 100m Hurdles Champion
William Troost-Ekong
Captain
Aṣa
Cultural Voice; Singer-Songwriter
Abraham Naibei Kibiwot
800m Commonwealth Bronze (NG-born)
Aisha Yesufu
#EndSARS Co-convener; Co-convener
Amina J. Mohammed
Deputy UN SG; Deputy UN Secretary-General
Arokodare Ayomide
D’Tigers Guard
Ayra Starr
Rising Global Star
Chika Amalaha
Commonwealth Gold (DQ’d)
Chika Ofili
Youngest Royal Society Chemistry Prize Winner
Dele Farotimi
Legal Activist & Social Commentator; Social Commentator
Divine Oduduru
200m African Champ
Dr. Chidi Odinkalu
Diaspora; Ex-Chair
Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu
Ex-Director
Ella Onojuvwevwo
400m African Finalist
Elnathan John
Satirist; Satirist & Novelist
Ese Brume
Olympic Long Jump Bronze
Favour Ofili
200m World Finalist
Folashade Oluwafemiayo
World Record Holder
Funke Oshonaike
Table Tennis
Helon Habila
Caine Prize Winner; Caine Prize Winner & Novelist