Top 10 most powerful Nigerian celebrities in 2015 - See who's number 1! (With Pictures)

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. They are experts in their respective fields and inspire millions of Nigerians. More.. Top 20 celebs with the biggest & sexiest butts in the world – See who’s number 1! (+Photos) The seven sexiest daughters of African presidents – See who’s #1 (With Pics) 10 signs she’s truly in love with you The 10 most shocking Nigerian celebrity transformations.. Unbelievable! (Before and after pictures) Here are the 2015 Top 10 Most Powerful Celebrities In Nigeria. 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. He 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 doubt one of the biggest music exports from Nigeria and the African continent. He can be described as many words, of which outstanding is one of them. 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. 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. 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. She featured in Nigeria’s biggest budget movie, an adapatation of Chimamanda Adichie’s ‘Half of a Yellow Sun’. 6. P-Square Sensational music duo, which consists of twin brothers, Peter and Paul Okoyehave 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. 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. 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, a dance of the forest and the strong breed. CLICK HERE to join our BBM Channel for faster updates TOP POSTS YESTERDAY The long list of celebrities Yvonne Nelson has slept with (With Pictures) 6 Nollywood actresses who quit acting for marriage (With Pictures) 15 Nollywood stars you still may not know have died – This list will leave you in a big shock! (+Photos) Top 10 stupidest things Nigerian celebrities did in 2015 that shook the internet.. 25 Sure signs your girlfriend is a wife material – See this now! 7 Top Nigerian celebrities who dropped out of school and never went back (+Photos) 10 romantic things to do after making love – this will make your lover love you more! 7 ways to reply when you are insulted, #5 is a must practice 5 Nollywood stars who are now pastors.. Unbelievable! (With Pictures) 10 awkward photos of D’banj with female fans that shook the internet and will make you shiver 10 Successful Nigerians that are not university graduates – This will shock many! (+Photos) 10 Nigerian celebrities with chieftaincy titles (With Pictures)