Top 10 most powerful Nigerian celebrities

Most powerful Nigerian celebrities - Nigerian celebrities are without a doubt highly ranked on the African continent as they have shown the world that they have what it takes to be compared to their counterparts across the world. More.. For one week, I decided to SLEEP with my boyfriend whenever he wanted (Here’s what happened) 10 most shocking rituals in India (+Photos) 12 Nollywood celebrity scandals that shook the movie industry (+Photos) 10 popular Nigerian celebrities and how they lost their virginity – You will NEVER believe this! This sunny afternoon, we take an indepth look into 10 of the most powerful celebrities that Nigeria can boast of. Come along with us as we countdown, make sure to have a bottle of cold drink. 10. Mikel Obi John Michael Nchekwube Obinna, known as John Obi Mikel, John Mikel Obi or Mikel John Obi, is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for English club Chelsea and the Nigeria national team. Obi made his FIFA World Cup appearance during the 2014 tournament in Brazil, aiding his team side to reach the knockout stage after 16 years. Nigeria’s Super Eagles won the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations with Mikel playing key role for the team. He is one of the highest paid Nigerian international players. Mikel recently won the English Premiership League 2014/2015 title with his team, Chelsea FC. Navigate using arrows below 9. D’banj Dapo Oyebanjo popularly known by his stage name ‘D’banj’ is without a single atom of doubt one of the biggest music exports from Nigeria and the African continent. In 2011, Kanye West signed him up as a producer on his GOOD Music label. The Nigerian born singer is also an entrepreneur with his famous brand ‘Koko’ been stamped on almost all commodities in the Nigerian society. SEE ALSO: Photos of Nigerian popular celebrities in matching outfits with their kids - This is lovely! 8. Don Jazzy Michael Collins Ajereh, better known as Don Jazzy, is a Nigerian Multi award-winning record producer, singer-songwriter, musician, former CEO of Nigerian record label Mo’ Hits Records and current CEO of the Mavin Records label. The multiple award winning producer is perhaps Africa’s Number 1 beat maker who is instrumental to the success of top Nigerian artistes like D’Banj and Wande Coal. Don Jazzy launched his new Record Label, Mavin Records in 2011 with the signing of Tiwa Savage – one of Nigeria’s leading vocalists. An occasional singer, Don Jazzy has a staggering 800,000 followers on Twitter earning him the undisputed King of Social Media in Nigeria. Don Jazzy has been ranked as the king of social media having several successful social media campaigns. 7. Genevieve Nnaji Genevieve Nnaji is a Nigerian actress and singer. She won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 2005. She has been rated as One of the most popular faces in movies scenes in Nigeria, she has starred in over 80 Nigerian blockbusters. This Nollywood diva is widely revered in Africa as a woman of substance and a force to reckon with. SEE ALSO: 10 Popular Nigerian celebrities and how they lost their virginity - You will NEVER believe this! (+Photos) She featured in Nigeria’s biggest budget movie, an adapatation of Chimamanda Adichie’s ‘Half of a Yellow Sun’. 6. P-SQUARE [Peter and Paul Okoye] Sensational music duo, which consists of twin brothers, Peter and Paul Okoye have been ranked as Nigeria and even Africa’s biggest group as they have performed at several sold out concerts on the African continent and beyond. The artist boast of several million Youtube views for almost all their hit songs. They won the KORA Award for Artiste of the Year in 2010. 5. 2Face Idibia Innocent Ujah Idibia, better known by his stage name 2face Idibia, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. He officially discontinued the use of the name Tuface and selected Tu-baba as his stage name. Hot Gist>> EXPOSED: Atown in Lagos where prostitutes see sex like hot cake (+Photos) 2face Idibia is a man of great talent. A former member of the now defunct Plantashun boys, he shot to worldwide fame with his hit song ‘African Queen’ which was the first video to be shown on MTV Base Africa. The singer received the MTV award for Best African Artist in 2005. 4. Chimamanda Ngozi-Adichie Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a Nigerian novelist, nonfiction writer and short story writer. She has been called “the most prominent” of a “procession of critically acclaimed young anglophone writers. A powerful literary voice, her novel Half of a Yellow Sun, was awarded the 2007 Orange Prize for Fiction. She was featured in Beyonce’s last album in a track titled ‘Flawless’ where she spoke on women empowerment. 3. Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is a popular Nigerian actress who has grown to become one of the Most Influential People in the World on the 2013 TIME Magazine. The delectable actress has been described as a woman of consequence. An actress, singer, and philanthropist, she has received a plethora of high-profile awards. SEE ALSO: Top 7 Reasons Lagos guys are running after 'Sugar Mummies'

An accomplished and perhaps the most successful actress in Nollywood, she has featured in over 300 films, selling millions of copies. With her massive, incredible fan base, she is rated Nigeria’s Best Actress and Africa’s biggest movie star. 2. Femi Kuti Olufela Olufemi Anikulapo Kuti, popularly known as Femi Kuti, is a Nigerian musician and the eldest son of afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti. In 2001 he collaborated with American acts, Common, Mos Def and Jaguar Fight on his album, Fight to Win, which sold over 500,000 copies. The album is widely considered as the most influential Neo-Afrobeat album of the 21st century. Reminiscent of his father, Femi attempts to use his music to fight corruption, poverty, and other socio-economic issues prevalent in Nigeria and Africa through his lyrics. He has been nominated for the Grammy Awards 4 times. 1. Wole Soyinka Akinwande Oluwole “Wole” Babatunde Soyinka is a Nigerian playwright and poet. He was awarded the 1986 Nobel Prize in Literature, the first African to be honored. This venerable and phenomenal personality is a Nigerian Playwright and author who is undisputably the most famous playwright ever to emerge from Africa, the intellectual juggernaut has published over 20 plays including The Lion and the Jewel et al. CLICK HERE to join our BBM Channel for faster updates TOP POSTS YESTERDAY Nigerian Billionaires & their young endowed wives (+Photos) List of all Illuminati members in Nigeria (+Pics) Ladies, before you go spreading your legs wide for a married man, you need to see this! Popular Nollywood actresses strip to their pants & bra for movie set Top 10 highest paid Nollywood actresses of all time – See who’s # 1 (+Photos) Singer Flavour is married? See the beautiful woman who he married recently! (Pics) 10 most notorious cases of good girl gone bad celebs (With Pictures) Photos of Popular Nigerian celebrities in matching outfits with their kids – This is lovely! 31 wildest and exciting sex positions you probably never tried and need to (18+ With Pics) Shocking throwback photos of Mariah Carey, Will Smith and Jay Z as teens goes viral (Look) Top Nigerian celebrities and their multimillion naira mansions – See who has the biggest (+Photos)

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