Daniel Nwosu Jr., better known by his stage name Dax , was born on March 22, 1994 , in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, to immigrant Nigerian parents. Raised in Ottawa, Canada, Dax navigated the space between his Nigerian heritage and Canadian upbringing, a dual identity that would shape his perspective, his artistry, and his approach to life. From an early age, Dax demonstrated remarkable drive. He pursued basketball passionately, attending Casper College in Wyoming (2

Toyin Ojih Odutola’s rise in the global art scene has been nothing short of phenomenal. The Nigerian-American visual artist, celebrated for her intricate multimedia drawings, continues to reshape the language of portraiture with deeply personal and politically resonant works that blur the boundaries between identity, history, and imagination. Born in 1985 in Ile-Ife, Nigeria, Ojih Odutola moved to the United States at age five, a transition that would later become central to

Olurotimi Akinosho, better known by his stage name Rotimi is a Nigerian‑American actor, singer and model born on November 30, 1988. He has rapidly risen through the ranks of international entertainment, gaining recognition for key television roles (notably in Boss , Power  and The Chi ) and forging a credible parallel career in Contemporary R&B. Through his work he embodies both diaspora ambition and cultural connection. Rotimi was born in Maplewood, New Jersey, into a family

Born in Nigeria, raised on curiosity, and sharpened by a world that never stopped expanding, Lola Akinmade Åkerström has built a career that proves storytelling can be both a passport and a legacy. Long before her work appeared in National Geographic , BBC , CNN , The Guardian , Travel + Leisure , and Forbes , she was a Lagos girl with a love for maps, colours, and the way people move through the world. Her path wasn’t accidental. She earned a Master’s degree in Information S

Few footballers embody the blend of quiet brilliance and relentless drive like Ademola Lookman. Born in Wandsworth, South London, to Nigerian parents on October 20, 1997, Lookman’s rise from the streets of Peckham to European glory is a powerful story of talent, faith, and cultural pride. The Atalanta forward made global headlines in 2024 when he scored a historic hat-trick in the UEFA Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen — securing the Italian club’s first-ever Europ

Magid Magid’s story is one of extraordinary transformation, from a Somali refugee fleeing civil war to one of Britain’s most outspoken, progressive, and un apologetically authentic political figures. His life embodies the resilience, creativity, and courage of the African diaspora and reflects how representation can reshape political narratives across continents. Born in Burao, Somalia, Magid’s early years were marked by instability and displacement. At the age of five, his

From Lagos to London, Oxford to Miami, Dr. Bankole A. Johnson has charted a path that few in global medicine can match. A neuroscientist, psychiatrist, entrepreneur, and visionary, Johnson is not only transforming the world’s understanding of addiction and brain health but also reshaping how medicine itself is practiced one innovation at a time. Dr. Bankole Johnson’s journey is one marked by brilliance, courage, and relentless determination. Born in Nigeria and educated at K

For Uzoamaka Nwanneka Aduba, better known to the world as Uzo Aduba , greatness was not stumbled upon , it was cultivated through discipline, education, and a deep sense of identity rooted in her Nigerian heritage. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, to proud Igbo parents, Aduba represents the extraordinary blend of Nigerian resilience and American opportunity that defines many in the diaspora. Growing up in the quiet town of Medfield, Massachusetts, Uzo was raised in a close-kni

At just 26, Olamide Ayomikun Olowe has done what many could only dream of rewriting the rulebook for building a globally recognized...

Toheeb Jimoh doesn’t just act , he represents. In an era where authenticity has become the cornerstone of storytelling, this...

Alexander Chuka Iwobi, better known as Alex Iwobi, is more than a footballer. He is a symbol of Nigerian resilience, talent, and global...

Damson Idris has evolved into one of the most captivating figures in global entertainment a living testament to how far talent, grit,...

Norman Busigu has never been one to fit inside neat labels. The British-Ugandan award-winning filmmaker, broadcaster, journalist, and...

Brooke Georgina Nunn’s football story is one of resilience, adaptability, and the pride of carrying Nigerian heritage onto pitches around...

Twin brothers Joel and Jeffrey Ezugwu  are transforming homesickness into opportunity. After moving from Nigeria to Los Angeles at age...

Few artists challenge power and identity with as much visual poetry as Yinka Shonibare CBE RA . For over thirty years, this...

Thyra Kigho Deshaun Oji known to the world as Ms Banks is redefining what it means to be an African voice in global hip-hop. Born on...

When Joy Sunday steps on screen as Bianca Barclay in Netflix’s smash-hit series Wednesday, she commands attention. Bianca is bold, sharp,...

When Olugbenga “GB” Agboola co-founded Flutterwave  in 2016, he had one goal in mind to remove the friction from Africa’s fragmented...

In the bold world of hip-hop, few artists manage to marry street realism with introspective storytelling quite like Maxo Kream. Born...