CHECKOUT THIS KOGI STATE -BORN TOP CELEBRITIES

Mercy Johnson Okojie

                                               

 popularly known as Mercy Johnson, was born in Lagos.She is a "Nigerian"actress ‎who made her acting debut in the movie, "The Maid" The Multiple award winner ‎Mercy is a native of Okene in Kogi state.  @mercyjohnsonokojie 

Dare Art Alade

                                                                          

Popularly known as Darey...Darey is a Nigerian multi-platinum selling and award-winning musician, -songwriter, and "Idol series" judge. He is the son of the renowned Nigerian entertainer; Art Alade. He is a native of the Okun part of Kogi State.  @dareydarey

 Joseph Benjamin

                                                     

Is a Nigerian actor, model, “Voice-over Artist" and television presenter mainly known for co-hosting MTN's"Project Fame", a talent reality show and starred in multiple movies. He attended his primary school in Benue State and completed his secondary education in Lagos State. He attended University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where he earned a diploma in Computer Literacy. This Multi-talented actor is from Kogi State. @iamjosephbenjamin 

  

 Yakubu Jubril(YQ)

                                                  

  Known and referred to as YQ, hails from Kogi state.(IGALA) He was born in the early 80s in Ibadan, Oyo state, and started his music career in 2002 when he formed a group called Q-krest. He started his solo career in 2007.He has collaborated with A list acts such as Naeto C, MI, Ice Prince, Banky W, Wizkid, Eldee d Don, Mode 9, Vector, Jaywon, Terry G, Dagrin (R.I.P), Ill Bliss and many more.  @iam_yq

 Halima Abubakar

                                                 

One of the foremost actress in Nigeria, grew up in Kano State and attended Army Day Bukabu Secondary Education Bubabu barracks, Kano. She is a graduate of Sociology from Bayero University Kano.The award winning actress is a native of (Egbira Land) Kogi State. @halimabubakar

Valentine ADEJOH (VEE)

                                       

He is an artiste and a producer in the Nigerian Music Industry, . After a number of successful singles such as "Another Day" the UK-based Nigerian is multi-talented, he is also a Web designer and a programmer.He hails from Oginago ,imane, Olamaboro L.G.A of KOGI state. @itsvbydway

 STEVE BABAEKO

                                       

CEO of X3M Music which houses Praiz and songstress, Simi and whom also presides over the advertising agency, X3M Ideas, He is from Kabba local government area of Kogi state. @stevebabaeko

Wizzy Pro: Nifu Haruna

                                                   

Wizzy Pro: Nifu Haruna is an artist under one of the most popular record labels in the whole of West Africa Dem Mama Records. He has worked as a producer for Timaya, Faze, Dammy Krane, Skales, EME, Patoranking, Runtown, Frank d Nero, Mike Anyazodo, 2-shotz, He dropped his official single and worked with Skales, Patoranking and Runtown on the single, Emergency. His production of trending hit tracks like Patoranking’s Girlie ‘O’ (both original and remix ft Tiwa Savage), Phyno’s O Set ft P-Square, Successful by Runtown, Phyno & Runtown’s Anama-Achi Vers-Achi as well as Tonite by Patoranking ft Faze.He is from kogi state.  @wizzyprobeatz

Praise Ugbede Adejo

                                               

better known by his stage name Praiz is a Nigerian "R&B" "songwriter”, “producer" and "singer". Praiz's music career hit the limelight after he finished second runner-up at the maiden season of "Project Fame West Africa". Praiz is a native of Acharu-Egume in Dekina, Kogi state. @officialpraiz

Oluwajuwonlo James Iledare

                             

Popularly known as Jaywon is a graduate of The Federal Polytechnic Bida, in Niger state, after which he moved to Lagos. This artist with multiple hits is a native of Egbe in Kogi state.  @jaywonjuwonlo

JUMABEE

                                                       

whose real name is Olorunnipa Juwon is a native of Kogi State, Nigeria and a graduate of Fisheries from Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria. He’s the most energetic performer and a fans’ number one choice to shut down any event and he’s done exactly that on massive stages like the Glo Rock n Rule, Guinness/Super Eagles concert.  @jumabee

JEFFREY UFEDO AKOR

                                       

Jeff as fondly called was the winner of MTN PROJECT FAME west Africa season 8.the 18years old singer,song-writer is a sound Engineering graduate from SAE institute in cape town. Jeff is from kogi state (Igala) . @jeffray_akoh

Rekiya Yusuf

                                                             

One of Nollywood's fast rising actresses started acting in 2014 and has already featured in movies like 'calabash' by Obi Emelonye... 'Ojays' by Paul Igwe... 'Spotlight' by Royal Arts Academy... 'Fine girl' by Closer Pictures... 'The Yard' by Gordon Irole etc... This beautiful young lady is from Okene in Kogi State. @rekiyayusuf

Ugbaje Austin

                                        

Well known as AUSTITCH. A seasoned celebrity stylist and award winning fashion designer. He hails from Enweli, Ibaji Local government area of Kogi state. A Graduate of Mass Communication,  from Kogi State University, Anyigba. He briefly worked in the banking sector before he took to his passion fashion. In 2014 He was awarded the Avant Garde Honours for Designer of the Year. He has worked with the likes of Praiz, Iyanya, GospelDeBeatz, Ketchup, Samsong, to mention a few. @austitch

Ajifa Atuluku

                                                           

Better known as Ajay, is one face on TV that is becoming a darling of many because of her infectious smiles. She is averagely tall, dark and lovely, a beauty to behold and above all, naturally blessed.This graduate of Mass Communications from Covenant University has been on Television for over 3years from the defunct Hip-TV to TVC. She's a show presenter also a TV producer for TVC.

'Silver' as the name 'Ajifa' means, she is from Kogi State. @miss_ayjay

Amana Monday Ojonugwa

                                   

AKA Mr. Rhymes is from Igalamela-odolu local government. Mr. Rhymes is a Lagos based comedian that has featured in so many events, ranging from StandUp Nigeria,etc He became an Amstel Malta ambassador after winning in the comedy category of the Amstel Malta showtime, which gave him the opportunity to share the stage with Psquare, Naeto C, Gandoki, Dare Art Alade amongst other top celebrities...He is ReKOGInised. @rhymes101

Tunde Ednut

                                        

Is a multi-talented musician, standup comedian, mc/compere. He is the CEO of nutcase records, Tunde is known for Hits like "Catching cold"ft Dr sid, he studied creative art at the university of Lagos.He is an Okun son from Kogi state.   @tundeednut

 Ajanigo Inikpi Simeon

                              

AKA Nego ,she is a Renowned Nollywood star (actress and producer) she started her carrier as a beauty Queen D miss Confluence...she has played lead roles in movies like the blind orphan, Bekee, Gift from the River and the Necklace. She runs a foundation called Ajanigo Bliss foundation. She hails from Dekina LGA in Kogi state @ajanigosimeon

Idakwo Alfred Eleojo

                                               

AKA St elles Is a multiple award winning fashion designer who's mix of colourful fabrics have got people chanting his praise. St elles is a graduate of mass communication he hails from Igalamela/Odolu local government area of Kogi state .Celebrities and top politicians makes up his client base.  @st_elles_clothing

 Esther Audu‎

                                                           

This pretty Nollywood actress attended command children school Ikeja Cantonment Lagos state, after then proceeded for her secondary education in Abuja at the Government secondary school Tudun-Wada zone 4. She's ‎a graduate of the University of Jos.She started acting professionally in 2010 and has featured in over 15 movies. This emerging screen Diva hails from Okpo ,Olamaboro LGA of Kogi State.  @estherene