10 Famous Celebrities From Anambra State!!
1. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Adichie is a Nigerian novelist, short story writer and feminist. She is famous for her novels ‘Half of a Yellow Sun,’ ‘Purple Hibiscus’and ‘Americanah.’
2. Mikel Obi: John Michael Nchekwube Obinna, professionally known as Mikel Obi, is a Nigerian and ex-Chelsea football player.
3. P-square: Twins Peter and Paul Okoye, professionally known as P-square, were arguably the best duo group in the Nigerian music industry. They released hit tracks like ‘Bizzy Body,’ ‘Roll It,’ and ‘Nobody Ugly’ before their eventual separation.
4. Pete Edochie: Veteran actor Pete Edochie is unarguably one of the biggest names ever in Nollywood. He has starred in movies like Igodo, Rituals and LionHeart. His son Yul is also a Nollywood actor.
5. Chinedu Okoli: Professionally known as Flavour N’abania, he is a Nigerian singer and songwriter, popular for his hit track ‘Nwa baby.’
6. Jim Iyke: Nigerian actor James Ikechukwu Esomugha, popularly known as Jim Iyke, has starred in various Nigerian movies like ‘Last Flight to Abuja.’
7. Chika Ike: Nigerian actress Chika Ike is a UN ambassador, Reugee ambassador and founder of Chika Ike Foundation.
8. Chioma Chukwuka: Born on March 12, 1980, Nigerian actress Chioma Chukwuka won the Africa Academy Movie Award for Best Actress in a leading role in 2010.
9. Phyno: Born on October 9, 1986, Azubuike Chibuzo Nelson, professionally known as Phyno, is a Nigerian rapper and record producer, popular for rapping in Igbo language.
10. Chinua Achebe: Author of ‘Things Fall Apart’ and ‘Arrow of God,’ Chinua Achebe was a Nigerian novelist and poet. He served as Professor of African studies at Brown University, Rhode Island. Sadly, Achebe died in March 2013.
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