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Abel Guobadia
Sir Abel Guobadia (June 28, 1932 - February 4, 2011) was an educator, administrator, diplomat and retired public servant.
Sir Abel Guobadia (June 28, 1932 - February 4, 2011) was an educator, administrator, diplomat and retired public servant.
Adebayo Faleti
Adebayo Faleti is a Nigerian poet, writer and actor.
Adebayo Faleti is a Nigerian poet, writer and actor.
Adiele Afigbo
Adiele Eberechukwu Afigbo (born 22 November 1937 — 9 March 2009) was a Nigerian historian known for the history and historiography of Africa, more particularly Igbo history and the history of So...
Adiele Eberechukwu Afigbo (born 22 November 1937 — 9 March 2009) was a Nigerian historian known for the history and historiography of Africa, more particularly Igbo history and the history of So...
Akinwunmi Isola
Professor Akinwunmi Isola (b. Ibadan) is a Nigerian playwright, actor, dramatist, culture activist and scholar.
Professor Akinwunmi Isola (b. Ibadan) is a Nigerian playwright, actor, dramatist, culture activist and scholar.
Anietie Isong
Anietie Isong is a Nigerian author of poetry and short stories.
Anietie Isong is a Nigerian author of poetry and short stories.
Aniru Conteh
Aniru Sahib Sahib Conteh was a Sierra Leonean physician and expert on the clinical treatment of Lassa fever, a viral hemorrhagic fever endemic to West Africa.
Aniru Sahib Sahib Conteh was a Sierra Leonean physician and expert on the clinical treatment of Lassa fever, a viral hemorrhagic fever endemic to West Africa.
Arinola Olasumbo Sanya
Arinola Olasumbo Sanya is a Nigerian professor of physiotherapy at the University of Ibadan and a former commissioner of health in Oyo State, Nigeria.
Arinola Olasumbo Sanya is a Nigerian professor of physiotherapy at the University of Ibadan and a former commissioner of health in Oyo State, Nigeria.
Arthur Okowa Ifeanyi
Arthur Okowa Ifeanyi is a Nigerian politician who was elected Senator for Delta North, in Delta State, Nigeria, in the April 2011 national elections.
Arthur Okowa Ifeanyi is a Nigerian politician who was elected Senator for Delta North, in Delta State, Nigeria, in the April 2011 national elections.
Chinua Achebe
Albert Chinụalụmọgụ Achebe popularly known as Chinua Achebe is a Nigerian novelist, poet, professor, and critic.
Albert Chinụalụmọgụ Achebe popularly known as Chinua Achebe is a Nigerian novelist, poet, professor, and critic.
Christopher Okigbo
Christopher Ifekandu Okigbo (1932–1967) was a Nigerian poet, who died fighting for the independence of Biafra.
Christopher Ifekandu Okigbo (1932–1967) was a Nigerian poet, who died fighting for the independence of Biafra.
Chukwuemeka Ike
Vincent Chukwuemeka Ike, born in Anambra state, Nigeria is a Nigerian writer known for a mixture of lampoon, humor and satire.
Vincent Chukwuemeka Ike, born in Anambra state, Nigeria is a Nigerian writer known for a mixture of lampoon, humor and satire.
Dr SID
Sidney Onoriode Esiri, known commonly as, Dr SID is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and Dentist, who is originally from Delta state, but was raised in Lagos.
Sidney Onoriode Esiri, known commonly as, Dr SID is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and Dentist, who is originally from Delta state, but was raised in Lagos.
Elechi Amadi
Elechi Amadi is a Nigerian author who has written five African novels - The Concubine, The Great Ponds, The Slave , Isiburu and Estrangement.
Elechi Amadi is a Nigerian author who has written five African novels - The Concubine, The Great Ponds, The Slave , Isiburu and Estrangement.
Emeka Anyaoku
Emeka Anyaoku, GCVO, CON (born January 18, 1933) was the third Commonwealth Secretary-General.
Emeka Anyaoku, GCVO, CON (born January 18, 1933) was the third Commonwealth Secretary-General.
Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah
Lieutenant General Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah is a Namibian diplomat and military commander.
Lieutenant General Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah is a Namibian diplomat and military commander.
F. Abiola Irele
Francis Abiola Irele is a Nigerian academic who has been called the doyen of Africanist literary scholars worldwide.
Francis Abiola Irele is a Nigerian academic who has been called the doyen of Africanist literary scholars worldwide.
Gamaliel Onosode
Gamaliel Offoritsenere Onosode (born May 22, 1933) is a Nigerian technocrat, administrator and a former presidential candidate of the All Nigeria People's Party of Nigeria.
Gamaliel Offoritsenere Onosode (born May 22, 1933) is a Nigerian technocrat, administrator and a former presidential candidate of the All Nigeria People's Party of Nigeria.
Grace Alele-Williams
Grace Alele-Williams, (born December 16, 1932) made history as the first Nigerian woman to become the head (vice-chancellor) of a Nigerian university, the University of Benin.
Grace Alele-Williams, (born December 16, 1932) made history as the first Nigerian woman to become the head (vice-chancellor) of a Nigerian university, the University of Benin.
Igwe Aja-Nwachukwu
Igwe Aja-Nwachuku (born March 31, 1952) ended his term as education minister of Nigeria on 17 December 2008.
Igwe Aja-Nwachuku (born March 31, 1952) ended his term as education minister of Nigeria on 17 December 2008.
Iya Abubakar
Professor Iya Abubakar (born 14 December 1934) is a Nigerian mathematician and politician who was Federal Minister of Defence during the Nigerian Second Republic, and Senator for Adamawa North ...
Professor Iya Abubakar (born 14 December 1934) is a Nigerian mathematician and politician who was Federal Minister of Defence during the Nigerian Second Republic, and Senator for Adamawa North ...
John Munonye
John Munonye, unlike some of his contemporaries professed a love for optimism in the face of colonial onslaught on traditional values.
John Munonye, unlike some of his contemporaries professed a love for optimism in the face of colonial onslaught on traditional values.
John Omoniyi Abiri
He is the author of Moremi: An Epic of feminine Heroismand its Yoruba version Moremi: Itan Akoni Obinrin.
He is the author of Moremi: An Epic of feminine Heroismand its Yoruba version Moremi: Itan Akoni Obinrin.
Joseph Gomwalk
Joseph Dechi Gomwalk was a Nigerian police commissioner and the first Military Governor of Benue-Plateau State after it was formed from part of Northern Region.
Joseph Dechi Gomwalk was a Nigerian police commissioner and the first Military Governor of Benue-Plateau State after it was formed from part of Northern Region.
Kelsey Harrison
Kelsey Harrison is a Nigerian gynecologist and obstetrician who contributed immensely to studies of maternal health, especially during pregnancy.
Kelsey Harrison is a Nigerian gynecologist and obstetrician who contributed immensely to studies of maternal health, especially during pregnancy.
Ken Saro-Wiwa
Kenule "Ken" Beeson Saro Wiwa was a Nigerian author, television producer, environmental activist, and winner of the Right Livelihood Award and the Goldman Environmental Prize.
Kenule "Ken" Beeson Saro Wiwa was a Nigerian author, television producer, environmental activist, and winner of the Right Livelihood Award and the Goldman Environmental Prize.
Kole Omotosho
Bankole Ajibabi Omotosho, is a Nigerian writer and intellectual known for his dedication and commitment to fusing a socio-political reappraisal of Africa and respect for human dignity into most ...
Bankole Ajibabi Omotosho, is a Nigerian writer and intellectual known for his dedication and commitment to fusing a socio-political reappraisal of Africa and respect for human dignity into most ...
Mabel Segun
Mabel Segun (born 1930) is a Nigerian poet and writer born in Ondo, Nigeria.
Mabel Segun (born 1930) is a Nigerian poet and writer born in Ondo, Nigeria.
Martin Ihoeghian Uhomoibhi
Martin Ihoeghian Uhomoibhi is a Nigerian diplomat.
Martin Ihoeghian Uhomoibhi is a Nigerian diplomat.
Michael Echeruo
Michael Joseph Chukwudalu Echeruo (born March 14, 1937) is a Nigerian academic, professor and literary critic from Okigwe, Imo State.
Michael Joseph Chukwudalu Echeruo (born March 14, 1937) is a Nigerian academic, professor and literary critic from Okigwe, Imo State.
Mike Omoighe
Michael Akhaine Osebhajimete Omoighe (born October 11, 1958 in Nigeria), lives in Lagos, Nigeria; he is a Nigerian painter, curator, art critic and teacher of art.
Michael Akhaine Osebhajimete Omoighe (born October 11, 1958 in Nigeria), lives in Lagos, Nigeria; he is a Nigerian painter, curator, art critic and teacher of art.
Mohammed Bello (judge)
Justice Mohammed Bello (1930-2004) was the first Northern Chief Justice of Nigeria (1987-1995).
Justice Mohammed Bello (1930-2004) was the first Northern Chief Justice of Nigeria (1987-1995).
Molara Ogundipe
Omolara Ogundipe-Leslie (born 1940, Lagos) is a Nigerian poet, critic, editor, feminist and activist.
Omolara Ogundipe-Leslie (born 1940, Lagos) is a Nigerian poet, critic, editor, feminist and activist.
Nduka Onwuegbute
Nduka Onwuegbute (born 1969) is a Nigerian British playwright, currently living in the United Kingdom.
Nduka Onwuegbute (born 1969) is a Nigerian British playwright, currently living in the United Kingdom.
Niyi Osundare
Niyi Osundare is a prolific poet, dramatist and literary critic.
Niyi Osundare is a prolific poet, dramatist and literary critic.
Olufunmilayo Olopade
Olufunmilayo I. Olopade (born 1957 Nigeria) is an hematology oncologist, Associate Dean for Global Health and Walter L. Palmer Distinguished Service Professor in Medicine and Human Genetics at t...
Olufunmilayo I. Olopade (born 1957 Nigeria) is an hematology oncologist, Associate Dean for Global Health and Walter L. Palmer Distinguished Service Professor in Medicine and Human Genetics at t...
Oluwakayode Osuntokun
Osuntokun, 1935–1995 (age 59–60), was a pioneering Nigerian researcher and neurologist from Okemesi, Ekiti State.
Osuntokun, 1935–1995 (age 59–60), was a pioneering Nigerian researcher and neurologist from Okemesi, Ekiti State.
Samuel Tunde Bajah
Samuel Babatunde Emiko Bajah (24 April 1934 - 23 February 2008), was science teacher and author, including the textbook, “Chemistry: A New Certificate Approach” which he co-wrote with Arthur Godman.
Samuel Babatunde Emiko Bajah (24 April 1934 - 23 February 2008), was science teacher and author, including the textbook, “Chemistry: A New Certificate Approach” which he co-wrote with Arthur Godman.
Stanley Lawson
Stanley Inye Lawson was born on the 10th of March 1958 in Abonnema,Rivers State, Nigeria.
Stanley Inye Lawson was born on the 10th of March 1958 in Abonnema,Rivers State, Nigeria.
Stephen Adebanji Akintoye
Stephen Adebanji Akintoye, also known as S. Banji Akintoye, is a Nigerian-born academic, historian and writer.
Stephen Adebanji Akintoye, also known as S. Banji Akintoye, is a Nigerian-born academic, historian and writer.
Stephen Stewart Smalley
Stephen Stewart Smalley was Dean of Chester in the last part of the 20th century and the first year of the 21st and an eminent Anglican scholar.
Stephen Stewart Smalley was Dean of Chester in the last part of the 20th century and the first year of the 21st and an eminent Anglican scholar.
Tam David-West
Tam David-West is a Nigerian scholar and former petroleum minister.
Tam David-West is a Nigerian scholar and former petroleum minister.
Theophilus Adeleke Akinyele
Chief Theophilus Adeleke Akinyele (born February 29, 1932 in Ibadan) is a Nigerian business consultant and retired civil servant.
Chief Theophilus Adeleke Akinyele (born February 29, 1932 in Ibadan) is a Nigerian business consultant and retired civil servant.
Walter Mbonu
Walter Chukwura Mbonu, (Nigeria 1924 - September 19, 2007) a Nigerian from Umuoji Anambra State, and the father of Okey Mbonu, the first Nigerian to be appointed a Commissioner in Maryland, Unit...
Walter Chukwura Mbonu, (Nigeria 1924 - September 19, 2007) a Nigerian from Umuoji Anambra State, and the father of Okey Mbonu, the first Nigerian to be appointed a Commissioner in Maryland, Unit...
Wande Abimbola
Wande Abimbola, (born June 26, 1932 in Oyo, Nigeria) is a Nigerian academician, a professor of Yoruba language and literature and former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awo...
Wande Abimbola, (born June 26, 1932 in Oyo, Nigeria) is a Nigerian academician, a professor of Yoruba language and literature and former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awo...
William Kumuyi
William Folorunso Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church in Lagos, Nigeria.
William Folorunso Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church in Lagos, Nigeria.
Wole Soyinka
Akinwande Oluwole "Wole" Soyinka is a Nigerian writer, notable especially as a playwright and poet; he was awarded the 1986 Nobel Prize in Literature, the first African in Africa and the diaspor...
Akinwande Oluwole "Wole" Soyinka is a Nigerian writer, notable especially as a playwright and poet; he was awarded the 1986 Nobel Prize in Literature, the first African in Africa and the diaspor...
Zulu Sofola
Zulu Sofola (1935 - 1995) was the first published female Nigerian playwright and dramatist.
Zulu Sofola (1935 - 1995) was the first published female Nigerian playwright and dramatist.