15 Nigerian Celebrities and Their Childhood Photos (2024)

1. Genevieve Nnaji

Nollywood actress Genevieve was born in Mbaise, Imo State, located in the southeast region of Nigeria and grew up in Lagos, southwest Nigeria. She is a mega star today.

2. Bovi

Bovi Ugboma was born in Benin City, the capital of Edo State. He attended UNIBEN staff school for his primary education. Now, Bovi is one of the most sought after comedians in the nation.

3. Tekno

Singer Tekno was born in Bauchi State into a family of six — five boys and one girl. He was raised in several parts of the country including Nasarawa State, Kaduna and Abuja. Now, Tekno is one of the biggest singers out of the nation.

4. Simi

Singer Simi was born on 19 April 1988 in Ojuelegba, a suburb of Surulere, Lagos State, as the last of four children. Now, the songstress is one of the most popular singers out of the nation.

5. Falz

Falz was born in the local government area of Mushin, Lagos State, to lawyers and human right activists Funmi and Femi Falana. Now, he has gone on to make a name for himself as one of the most well-rounded entertainers in the country.

6. Burna Boy

Burna Boy was born in 1991 in the city of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Now, he is one of the most popular singers out of the continent.

7. Funke Akindele

Funke Akindele was born on August 24, 1977, in Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria and is the second of three children (two girls and one boy). Her mother was a medical doctor while her father was a retired school principal. Now, Funke is the highest grossing director in the nation.

8. Davido

Davido was born in Atlanta, United States, and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. He studied business administration at Oakwood University before dropping out to make beats and record vocal references. Now, he is one of the biggest singers out of Africa.

9. Tiwa Savage

Singer Tiwatope Savage was born on 5 February 1980, in Isale Eko, Lagos State, Nigeria before her family relocated to London when she was 11 years old. Now, after returning back to her home country, she has risen up the ranks and become one of the best selling musicians out of the nation.

10. P-Square

Twin singers Peter Okoye and Paul Okoye, though originally from Anambra, were born on 18 November 1981 in Jos, to Josephine Okoye, a pastor, and Pa Moses Okoye, a businessman. Together, they became one of the biggest duos out of Africa.

11. Ebuka Obi-Uchendu

Ebuka was born in Benin City, Edo State to a banker father and a mother who is a nurse as the third of four children. Today, Ebuka is one of the most sought after and well-respected media personalities in the nation.

12. Yemi Alade

Yemi Alade was born on March 13, 1989, in Abia State, Nigeria to father James Alade of Yoruba origin and mother Helen Uzoma of Igbo origin. Today, she is one of the biggest musical acts out of the continent.

13. Erica Nlewedim

Erica Nlewedim was born in Umuahia, Abia State, and has today gone on to be a popular reality star, actress, and media personality.

14. Don Jazzy

Don Jazzy was born as Michael Collins Ajereh in Umuahia, Abia State, on 26 November 1982 as the son of Collins Enebeli Ajereh and Mrs Ajereh. Today, he is the CEO of Mavin Records, the biggest record label in the nation.

15. Ayra Starr

Ayra Starr was born as Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe on 14 June 2002 in Cotonou, Benin and grew up between there and Lagos, Nigeria. Today, she is one of the biggest musicians out of the continent making waves all over the world.

Wow! How the young grow and what they can achieve! Whose childhood photo did you enjoy seeing the best? Let me know your thoughts by leaving a comment either below or on my Jide Okonjo Facebook post.

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