Ilesa is a historic city located in Osun State, southwest Nigeria; it is also the name of the capital of a historic state-kingdom(also known as Ijesha) centred around that town as the capital. The state is ruled by a highly revered first class monarch who is one of the most prominent monarchs of the Yoruba Race and Nigeria at large bearing the title of His Imperial Majesty, the Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesaland. The city of Ilesa consists of Ilesa itself and a number of surrounding cities.
Eric Wainaina is a Kenyan singer.
Adegoke Odukoya, better known as Adé Bantu, is a Nigerian-German musician, producer and social activist who is the front man of the 13 piece band BANTU and the creator of the monthly concert series and music Festival Afropolitan Vibes which holds in Lagos, Nigeria. Adé Bantu is also the founder of the Afro-German musical collective Brothers Keepers. His band BANTU received the Kora Award for their album Fuji Satisfaction in 2005.
Rosemary Wahu Kagwi, professionally known by her mononym Wahu, is a Kenyan singer-songwriter, former fashion model, actress, and entrepreneur.
Enoch Adejare Adeboye is a Nigerian pastor, and the present General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God. He served as the second national president of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria.
Kevin Waire, best known by his stage name Wyre, is a Kenyan R&B and reggae musician. He is known for being a member of the groups Necessary Noize and East African Bashment Crew, as well as his solo career.
Doris Simeon is a Nigerian Yoruba and English actress, compere, hairdresser and entrepreneur. She is the CEO of Davris Beauty centre situated at Ifako Lagos.
Lord Kemy is a French Canadian Hip Hop/Dancehall artist native of Guinea.
Susan Peters is a multiple award-winning Nigerian actress with over 50 credits in Nollywood (Nigerian) films. She is a star on Nigerian TV, a successful model, interior designer and beauty salon owner. Recently, she won the 2011 Afro Hollywood Best Actress (English) Award for her role in Bursting Out, NAFCAArchived 2014-06-16 at the Wayback Machine Awards North Carolina Nigerian Oscars: Best Actress in Supporting Role 2011 the BON Best Supporting Actress Award 2011, and the Actress of the Year 2010 and Most Stylish Actress 2012 Awards from City People MagazineArchived 2020-07-29 at the Wayback Machine. In 2011, she made the December cover of the creatively acclaimed, arts and culture magazine, ZenArchived 2012-01-05 at the Wayback Machine.
The Nigeria women's national under-20 football team, nicknamed the Falconets, represents Nigeria in international youth women's football competitions. Its primary role is the development of players in preparation for the senior women's national team. The team competes in a variety of competitions, including the biennial FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup and African U-20 Women's World Cup qualification, which are the top competitions for this age group.
The following is a list of squads for each nation competing at the 2014 African Nations Championship in South Africa.
Mike Aremu is a Nigerian Afro jazz saxophone player. His music draws from traditional Nigerian music.
Rivers State Dental and Maxillofacial Hospital (RSDMH) situated in Garrison, Port Harcourt, is a Nigerian specialist hospital opened in 2013 to provide dental, oral and maxillofacial services to the general public. The hospital is owned by the Rivers State government and is considered the first of its kind in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Segun Arinze is a Nigerian actor and singer.
Nosa Omoregie, professionally known as Nosa, is a Nigerian recording artist, singer, songwriter and performer. He is currently signed to Warner Music Group African partner, Chocolate City.
Elder Urum Kalu "UK" Eke, Mfr is a Nigerian businessman and banker who served as the Group Managing Director of FBN Holdings Plc until his retirement in December 2021. Prior to this appointment he was an executive director with First Bank of Nigeria Limited. Before this, he had worked with Diamond Bank Plc. where he rose to become an executive director. He began his career in 1986 with Deloitte Haskins & Sells International, a firm of chartered accountants. A recipient of the Nigerian National Order of Merit (NNOM), Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (Mfr), UK, as he is more commonly known, is also a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria. He is currently the Executive Chairman of Fairchild Group. He is the President of the Lagos State Council of the Boys' Brigade in Nigeria.
Bantu is a 13-piece band based in Lagos, Nigeria. Their music is a fusion of Afrofunk, Afrobeat, highlife and Yoruba music. The group features multi-instrumentalists and singers who perform as a collective.
Joseph Omo Ebhodaghe,, popularly known as Joe Praize, is a Nigerian gospel singer, praise and worship leader, songwriter and music director who rose to popularity following the release of his hit song "Mighty God" off his debut album My Praise.
Abdulrasheed Bello known professionally as Skillz or JJC Skillz is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer and television producer.
Paul "Play" Dairo is a Nigerian musician, singer, and songwriter. He is best known for his songs "Angel Of My Life," "Forever," and "You and Me." In 1999, under the music label Kennis Music, he produced a remix of the song "Mo So Rire." Dairo has won several music awards, including The Headies' Artist of The Year award.
