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Find out more about the greatest Nigeriens, including Aliko Dangote, Goodluck Jonathan, Mercy Johnson, Oluchi Onweagba and Ayodele Awojobi.
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Birthdate: April 10, 1957
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Kano
Nigerian billionaire business magnate and philanthropist, Aliko Dangote, is the wealthiest person in Africa. He is also the richest black person in the world. Born into a wealthy family, he grew up to be an astute young man. He founded the multi trillion-naira conglomerate, The Dangote Group. A dedicated philanthropist, he has donated millions to health care in Nigeria.
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Victor Moses(Nigerian Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Winger)
Birthdate: December 12, 1990
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria
After losing his parents in communal clashes in Nigeria, Victor Moses found home with a foster family in the U.K. Over the years, he has played for top-notch clubs such as Chelsea, winning the Premier League and FA Cup titles. He represented Nigeria in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.
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Alex Antetokounmpo
(Basketball player)
Birthdate: August 26, 2001
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Athens, Greece
Birthdate: November 20, 1957
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Otuoke, Nigeria
Initially a teacher, Nigerian former president Goodluck Jonathan, boasts of a PhD in zoology and has also headed an oil-oriented government agency. He plunged into politics with the PDP, and his tenure as the president witnessed major acts of terror by the jihadist group Boko Haram.
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Yakubu Aiyegbeni
(Football player)
Birthdate: November 22, 1982
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Benin City, Nigeria
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Henry Onyekuru
(Nigerian footballer)
Birthdate: June 5, 1997
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Onitsha
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Wilfred Ndidi
(Footballer)
Birthdate: December 16, 1996
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Lagos
Birthdate: July 22, 2010
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Rivers State, Nigeria
Nigerian child comedian Emanuella Samuel was first featured on the videos of popular YouTuber Mark Angel. While some people think she is Mark’s cousin, others believe she is his niece. Emanuella, now one of the richest kids in Nigeria, has won several awards, apart from endorsing brands such as Indomie.
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Mark Angel(YouTube Star Known for His Comedy Series on YouTube Channel)
Birthdate: May 27, 1991
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Birthdate: July 20, 1940
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria
Died: April 30, 2020
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Kenneth Omeruo
(Nigerian footballer)
Birthdate: October 17, 1993
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Kaduna
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Mahamadou Issoufou
(President of Niger from 7 April 2011 to 2 April 2021)
Birthdate: January 1, 1952
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Illela, Niger
Birthdate: August 28, 1984
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Lagos
Nigerian actor Mercy Johnson became the most-searched Nigerian celebrity on Google in 2011. The mother of three is best known for her award-winning roles in films such as Seven & A Half Dates and Live to Remember. She assists the Kogi state governor on culture, entertainment, and arts.
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Brian Idowu
(Footballer defender)
Birthdate: May 18, 1992
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Saint Petersburg, Russia
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Mamadou Tandja
(Politician)
Birthdate: 1938 AD
Birthplace: Mainé-Soroa, Niger
Birthdate: October 24, 1996
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Niamey Urban Community, Niger
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Moussa Maâzou
(Footballer)
Birthdate: August 25, 1988
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Niamey, Niger
Birthdate: March 12, 1937
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Oshodi-Isolo
Died: September 23, 1984
Ayodele Awojobi was a Nigerian academic, inventor, author, activist, and social crusader. Regarded as a scholarly genius by his peers and teachers alike, Awojobi became the first African to earn a degree of Doctor of Science at the Imperial College London. His research papers in the field of vibration are often referred to and studied by researchers around the world.
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Mahamane Ousmane
(4th President of Niger)
Birthdate: January 20, 1950
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Zinder, Niger
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Brigi Rafini
(Prime Minister)
Birthdate: April 7, 1953
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Iferouane, Niger
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Odion Ighalo
(Footballer strike)
Birthdate: June 16, 1989
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria
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Kingsley Ehizibue
(Footballer Right back)
Birthdate: May 25, 1995
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Munich, Germany
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Masai Ujiri
(Basketball player)
Birthdate: July 7, 1970
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Bournemouth, England
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Simeon Akinola
(Footballer winger or forward position)
Birthdate: August 6, 1992
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria
Birthdate: June 6, 1916
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Soudouré, Niger
Died: April 23, 1989
Birthdate: May 12, 1934
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Rivers State, Nigeria
Died: June 29, 2016
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Kelvin Odenigbo
(Football player)
Birthdate: April 13, 2001
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Nigeria
Died: June 5, 2021
Birthdate: June 30, 1989
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Nigeria
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Aïssata Issoufou Mahamadou
(Chemist)
Birthplace: Maine Soroa, Niger
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Seun Adigun
(Hurdler, founded the Nigerian bobsled team)
Birthdate: January 3, 1987
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Abdoul Razak Issoufou
(Athlete)
Birthdate: December 26, 1994
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Niger
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Andy Ologun
(Nigerian Kickboxer)
Birthdate: June 12, 1983
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Ibadan, Nigeria
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Olarenwaju Kayode
(Nigerian footballer)
Birthdate: May 8, 1993
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Ibadan
Birthdate: August 1, 1982
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria
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Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara
(Military officer)
Birthdate: May 9, 1949
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Dogondoutchi, Niger
Died: April 9, 1999
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Hamadou Djibo Issaka
(Rower)
Birthdate: July 3, 1977
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Niamey, Niger
Birthdate: 1928 AD
Birthplace: Dogondoutchi, Niger
Died: April 15, 1974
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Misan Haldin
(Basketball player)
Birthdate: July 7, 1982
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Berlin, Germany
Birthdate: January 1, 1983
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Agadez, Niger
Birthdate: April 28, 1929
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Nigeria
Died: May 10, 1999
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Magaajyia Silberfeld
(Actress)
Birthdate: August 30, 1996
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Paris, France
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Aichatou Ousmane Issaka
(Military Officer)
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Tekiath Ben Yessouf
(Taekwondo athlete)
Birthdate: September 13, 1991
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Nigeria
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Seyni Kountché
(Politician, Military personnel)
Birthdate: July 1, 1931
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Fandou, Niger, French West Africa
Died: November 10, 1987
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Aïchatou Mindaoudou
(Diplomat)
Birthdate: 1959 AD
Birthplace: Niger
Birthdate: 1980 AD
Birthplace: Niamey, Niger
Birthdate: 1930 AD
Birthplace: Offa, Nigeria
Died: February 7, 1996
Birthdate: 1940 AD
Birthplace: Dingazi, Zama, Niger
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Aïchatou Boulama Kané
(Politician)
Birthdate: April 24, 1955
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Keita, Niger
Birthdate: December 18, 1931
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Oshogbo, Nigeria
Died: March 11, 1978