<img class="aligncenter wp-image-175370 " src="http://theinfong.com/wp-content/uploads/bhadmus/2017/05/14/20-Nigerian-Celebrities-Who-Have-Ventured-into-Politics.jpg" alt="" width="538" height="302" /> It is now a common trend for a lot of successful Nigerian celebrities to resort to carving a niche for themselves in politics and other fields. <strong>Today, TheInfoNG presents a list of top Nigerian celebrities who have joined politics.</strong> <strong>#1:. Kate Henshaw</strong> <img class="aligncenter" src="https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1-Kate-Henshaw.jpeg" sizes="(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px" srcset="https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1-Kate-Henshaw.jpeg 580w, https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1-Kate-Henshaw-300x210.jpeg 300w" alt="" width="527" height="369" data-lazy-loaded="true" /> Veteran actress Kate Henshaw contested at the PDP primaries in Calabar state but did not win. However, in December 2015, Kate Henshaw was made Special Adviser, Liaison, Lagos to Cross River state. <!--nextpage--><strong>#2:. Desmond Elliot</strong> <img class="aligncenter" src="https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2-Desmond-Elliot.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px" srcset="https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2-Desmond-Elliot.jpg 580w, https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2-Desmond-Elliot-300x184.jpg 300w" alt="" width="580" height="355" data-lazy-loaded="true" /> Desmond, a seasoned actor and producer in the Nigerian movie industry contested for a seat in the Lagos state house of assembly in 2015 and won. He was sworn into office at the Lagos State House of Assembly as a member representing Surulere 01 Constituency.<!--nextpage--> <strong>#3:. Julius Agwu<img class="aligncenter" src="https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/3-Julius-Agwu.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px" srcset="https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/3-Julius-Agwu.jpg 580w, https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/3-Julius-Agwu-150x150.jpg 150w, https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/3-Julius-Agwu-300x300.jpg 300w, https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/3-Julius-Agwu-144x144.jpg 144w" alt="" width="580" height="580" data-lazy-loaded="true" /></strong> <!--nextpage--> <strong>#4:. 9ice</strong> <img class="aligncenter" src="https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/4-9ice.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px" srcset="https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/4-9ice.jpg 580w, https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/4-9ice-150x150.jpg 150w, https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/4-9ice-300x300.jpg 300w, https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/4-9ice-144x144.jpg 144w" alt="" width="580" height="580" data-lazy-loaded="true" />Singer, Abolore Akande popularly known as 9ice contested in 2015 for the House of Representative seat in Oyo State but lost at the primaries. The musician still landed a political appointed under the current Ajimobi led administration as the Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth matters. <!--nextpage--> <strong>#5:. Bob Manuel</strong> <img class="alignnone" src="https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/5-Bob-Manuel.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px" srcset="https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/5-Bob-Manuel.jpg 580w, https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/5-Bob-Manuel-300x150.jpg 300w" alt="" width="580" height="290" data-lazy-loaded="true" /> Bob-Manuel Udokwu is a veteran Nollywood actor who contested for the position of representative for the Idemili North Local Government Area for Anambra state in 2015 and won. <!--nextpage--> <strong>#6:. Richard Mofe Damijo</strong> <img class="aligncenter wp-image-175373 " src="http://theinfong.com/wp-content/uploads/bhadmus/2017/05/14/Richard-Mofe-Damijo.png" alt="" width="514" height="416" /> Nollywood veteran actor, Richard Mofe Damijo was Commissioner of Culture and Tourism in Delta State from 2009 till 2015. <!--nextpage--> <strong>#7:. Hilda Dokubo</strong> <img class="aligncenter" src="https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/7-Hilda-Dokubo.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px" srcset="https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/7-Hilda-Dokubo.jpg 580w, https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/7-Hilda-Dokubo-300x126.jpg 300w" alt="" width="580" height="243" data-lazy-loaded="true" /> Ace Actress, Hilda Dokubo was one of the first Nigerian celebrities to get into the political game. She was appointed Special Adviser on Youth Affairs to the former Rivers state governor, Peter Odili in the early 2000’s.<!--nextpage--> <strong>#8:. Ini Edo</strong> <img class="aligncenter" src="https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/8-Ini-Edo.png" sizes="(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px" srcset="https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/8-Ini-Edo.png 580w, https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/8-Ini-Edo-150x150.png 150w, https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/8-Ini-Edo-298x300.png 298w, https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/8-Ini-Edo-144x144.png 144w" alt="" width="580" height="584" data-lazy-loaded="true" /> In February 2016, talented Nollywood actress Ini Edo, was appointed Special Adviser on Tourism to the Akwa Ibom State Governor. <!--nextpage--> <strong>#9:. Femi Adebayo</strong> <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15888" src="https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/9-Femi-Adebayo.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px" srcset="https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/9-Femi-Adebayo.jpg 580w, https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/9-Femi-Adebayo-300x201.jpg 300w" alt="" width="580" height="388" data-lazy-loaded="true" /> Popular yoruba actor, Femi Adebayo was made the Special Adviser to the Governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed on Arts, Culture and Tourism in February 2016.<!--nextpage--> <strong>#10:. Mercy Johnson</strong> <img class="aligncenter wp-image-15889 size-full" src="https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/10-Mercy-Johnson.png" sizes="(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px" srcset="https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/10-Mercy-Johnson.png 580w, https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/10-Mercy-Johnson-300x262.png 300w" alt="" width="580" height="506" data-lazy-loaded="true" /> On March 15th 2017, Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie was appointed a Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello on Entertainment, Arts and Culture. <!--nextpage--> <strong>#11:. Nkiru Slyvanus</strong> <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15890" src="https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/11-Nkiru-Slyvanus.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px" srcset="https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/11-Nkiru-Slyvanus.jpg 580w, https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/11-Nkiru-Slyvanus-150x150.jpg 150w, https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/11-Nkiru-Slyvanus-300x300.jpg 300w, https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/11-Nkiru-Slyvanus-144x144.jpg 144w" alt="" width="580" height="580" data-lazy-loaded="true" /> Nkiru Sylvanus was one of the first set of celebrities to venture into politics. In 2011, she was appointed the Special Adviser on Lagos Affairs to the Imo State Government. She was later made Special Adviser on Public Relations to the same state Government. <!--nextpage--> <strong>#12:. Kanayo.O.Kanayo</strong> <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15891" src="https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/12-Kanayo.O.Kanayo.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px" srcset="https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/12-Kanayo.O.Kanayo.jpg 580w, https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/12-Kanayo.O.Kanayo-300x180.jpg 300w, https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/12-Kanayo.O.Kanayo-200x120.jpg 200w" alt="" width="580" height="348" data-lazy-loaded="true" /> He joined the then ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and had his eyes on the seat of House of Representatives, member for Ahiazu/Ezinihite Mbaise Federal Constituency in 2011. However, he lost in the primary election. <!--nextpage--> <strong>#13:. Tony Tetuila</strong> <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15892" src="https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/13-Tony-Tetuila.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" srcset="https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/13-Tony-Tetuila.jpg 500w, https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/13-Tony-Tetuila-215x300.jpg 215w" alt="" width="500" height="698" data-lazy-loaded="true" /> Anthony Olanrewaju Awotoye, popularly known as Tony Tetuila, who hails from Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, contested for the 2015 National Assembly election for the House of Representatives’ seat of his home constituency on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) which he later lost. <div></div> <!--nextpage--><strong>14:. Muma Gee</strong> <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15893" src="https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/14-Muma-Gee.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px" srcset="https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/14-Muma-Gee.jpg 399w, https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/14-Muma-Gee-200x300.jpg 200w" alt="" width="399" height="600" data-lazy-loaded="true" /> Gift Iyumame Eke aka Muma Gee contested for the Federal House of Representative in Abua/Odua and Ahoada East LGA of Rivers State under PDP’s big umbrella. <!--nextpage--> <strong>#15:. Funke Adesiyan</strong> <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15894" src="https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/15-Funke-Adesiyan.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px" srcset="https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/15-Funke-Adesiyan.jpg 472w, https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/15-Funke-Adesiyan-235x300.jpg 235w" alt="" width="472" height="603" data-lazy-loaded="true" />Funke Adesiyan is a Nollywood actress who was seeking office in Oyo state as she contested for the Ibadan South-East constituency seat in the Oyo State House of Assembly. <div></div> <!--nextpage--><strong>#16:. Kenny Saint Brown</strong> <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15895" src="https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/16-Kenny-Saint-Brown.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px" srcset="https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/16-Kenny-Saint-Brown.jpg 580w, https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/16-Kenny-Saint-Brown-300x168.jpg 300w" alt="" width="580" height="324" data-lazy-loaded="true" /> Ksb as she is fondly called may not be that relevant today but she is still no pushover in the music industry. She contested for the Lagos state house of assembly Ikeja constituency under the APC but did not win.<!--nextpage--> <strong>#17:. Dayo Adeneye</strong> <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15896" src="https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/17-Dayo-Adeneye.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px" srcset="https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/17-Dayo-Adeneye.jpg 424w, https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/17-Dayo-Adeneye-212x300.jpg 212w" alt="" width="424" height="600" data-lazy-loaded="true" /> Popular TV presenter and co-founder of Primetime Entertainment, Dayo Adeneye popularly known as D1 contested for the Ogun State House of Assembly at the Odogbolu constituency under the APC but lost.<!--nextpage--> <div></div> <strong>#18:. Kenneth Okonkwo</strong> <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15897" src="https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/18-Kenneth-Okonkwo.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px" srcset="https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/18-Kenneth-Okonkwo.jpg 469w, https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/18-Kenneth-Okonkwo-238x300.jpg 238w" alt="" width="469" height="590" data-lazy-loaded="true" />Nollywood actor, Kenneth Okonkwo who was interested in Nsukka/Igbo Eze south Federal Constituency backed out of the PDP primaries in December 2014. <!--nextpage--> <strong>#19:. Bukky Wright</strong> <strong><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15898" src="https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/19-Bukky-Wright.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" srcset="https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/19-Bukky-Wright.jpg 550w, https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/19-Bukky-Wright-150x150.jpg 150w, https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/19-Bukky-Wright-300x300.jpg 300w, https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/19-Bukky-Wright-144x144.jpg 144w" alt="" width="550" height="550" data-lazy-loaded="true" /></strong> Veteran actress, Bukky Wright also joined politics when she contested as a member of the House of Representatives at the the Abeokuta South Federal Constituency, under the Social Democratic Party. <div></div> <!--nextpage--> <strong>#20:. Onyeka Onwenu</strong> <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15899" src="https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20-Onyeka-Onwenu.jpg" sizes="(max-width: 462px) 100vw, 462px" srcset="https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20-Onyeka-Onwenu.jpg 462w, https://loudestgist.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/20-Onyeka-Onwenu-217x300.jpg 217w" alt="" width="462" height="640" data-lazy-loaded="true" />Onyeka Onwenu is not only a renowned Nigerian singer who was the former chairperson of Imo State Council for Arts and Culture. 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