Oladipupo Adekoya Campbell, better known as Ambrose Campbell, was a Nigerian musician and bandleader. He is credited with forming Britain’s first ever black band, the West African Rhythm Brothers, in the 1940s, and was also acknowledged by Fela Kuti as “the father of modern Nigerian music”. Campbell worked with British jazz musicians in the 1950s,…
Veronica Imade Adeleke (born November 23, 1963) was a celebrated Nigerian university lecturer and businesswoman. Her profound impact within those hallowed halls was a symphony of intellect, resonating with a resonance that lingered in the hearts of her students. Veronica Adeleke‘s presence extended beyond academia’s bounds as she stood as the cherished matriarch to the…
In late 2022, Rotimi was diagnosed with what was supposed to be Malaria which proved to be stubbornly resilient. Following bouts of unsuccessful therapy, he asked for a full health check. The results returned at the beginning of 2023 querying cancer. Further tests provided confirmation of the dreaded “C”, indicating extensive metastasis. A grim prognosis…
Kadaria Ahmed is a Nigerian journalist, media entrepreneur, television host and the chief executive officer of Radio Now 95.3FM. She started her career at the BBC in London and has worked in print, radio, television, online and social media platforms. Born in Kano on 13th December, Kadaria Ahmed has an MA in Television from Goldsmiths…
Yvonne Chaka Chaka (born Yvonne Machaka on 18 March 1965) is a South African singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, humanitarian and teacher. Dubbed the “Princess of Africa” (on a 1990 tour), Chaka Chaka has been at the forefront of South African popular music for 35 years and has been popular in Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Gabon, Sierra Leone and Ivory Coast. Songs such as “I’m Burning Up”, “Thank You…
Grace Atinuke Oyelude is the first person to ever win Miss Nigeria in 1957, three years before Nigerian gained independence from the British colonial masters. She defeated over 200 Nigerian girls who participated in the pageant to become the first-ever Miss Nigeria. Grace Oyelude is from Oluponna a town in Osun State, She was born…
True icons are larger than life, unforgettable with an elegance that’s mesmerizingly timeless. Muhammad Ali and Pele are two sporting icons whose names are like a golden bell hung in people’s heart. Both men have departed us yet their names still carry as much weight today as when they were able to perform for us…
Helen Paul is known for her humour. She is a radio personality who talks like a child and is also known as Tatafo. She is not only an OAP but is also a comedienne, entrepreneur, event host and actress. Paul has worked and served as a freelance and full-time presenter at several media houses in…
Chioma Ajunwa born on the 25th of December 1970, is one of the pioneer players of women’s football in Nigeria, she represented the Super Falcons of Nigeria at the first FIFA Women’s World Cup held in China in 1991. Ajunwa performed as a track and field athlete and specialised in the 100m, 200m and long…
Odegbami is regarded as one of Nigeria’s greatest footballers. Patrick Olusegun Odegbami otherwise known as Mathematical7, born 27 August 1952, is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a forward and captained the then Green eagles squad. Born in Lagos, Nigeria to Jacob Adebola Odegbami and Beatrice Bintu Abeke Odegbami (née Olotu), Segun Odegbami, was one of…
