Do You Know The Real Names Of Your Nigerian Celebs?

Have you ever asked yourself what can be the real name of these Nigerian celebrities in general and music stars in particular? Today you will know and also be surprised with the kind of names these celebrities bear.

Davido, a musician, a Nigerian American recording artist, performer, and record producer. Davido’s real name: David Adedeji Adeleke and he was born on November 21, 1992 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.

You all call him Wizkid, Wizzy, Star Boy, but his real name is: Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun. The Nigerian recording artist, songwriter, and performer was born 16 July 1990 in Lagos.

Loved by his voice and his reggae mix, Patoranking’s actual name is Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie. The Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter were born 27 May 1990 in Lagos, although he is a descent of Ebonyi state.

Nigerian Multi award-winning record producer, singer-songwriter, musician and CEO of Mavin Records was born Michael Collins Ajereh. He is an Ambrose Alli University graduate.

Dbanj

34 year old Bangalee, Eja Nla, Kokomaster and many more are some of the pseudo names of Dapo Daniel Oyebanjo who is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, harmonica player, and businessman.

Dr Sid

Sidney Onoriode Esiri, also known as, Dr SID is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and dentist son of the late Nigerian actor Justis ESIRI. He is from Delta state, but was raised in Lagos.

Waje

Waje is one Nigerian singer whose vocal range covers three octaves. Real names Aituaje Iruobe, WAJE coined out her stage name from the acronym “Words aren’t just enough”.

MI Abaga

His lines get his music lovers on. Nigerian Hip Hop artist Jude Abaga who was born 4 October 1981 is popularly known by stage name M.I

Olamide

25-year-old Olamide is widely loved for his Yoruba fusion of rap and hip hop all together. The Bariga, Lagos indigene is known for his blunt and rhythmic act in all his songs. His full name is Olamide Adedeji.

2face

Call him Tu-baba, or 2face and you will still not be wrong. Innocent Ujah Idibia is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer.

Chidinma

The story of Chidinma Ekile will not be complete without mentioning MTN. She is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, recording artist and stage performer. In 2010, she rose to stardom after winning the third season of MTN Project Fame West Africa.

Tiwa Savage

Tiwatope Savage-Balogun, known by her stage name Tiwa Savage, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, recording artist, performer, and actress.

Timaya

Timaya, popularly known as Enetimi Alfred Odom, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter, who hail from Odi, Bayelsa State and he is the founder of South South hip hop group Dem Mama Soldiers.

By Michele Fante