In this post, platinumtimes.ng runs through a list of top 10 Celebrities from Cross River State.
Cross River State, found in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria is known to be a home of entertainment and hospitality.
It is the host of the Calabar Carnival which over the years have evolved to be known globally as Africa’s biggest street party.
It is enriched with natural resources and minerals which makes it an industrial hub in the South-South region.
The people of Cross River State have over the years proven to be experts in their various field of endeavors.
Below is a list of Cross Riverians who have secured a good name for themselves through their hardwork and diligence.
Summary of top Celebrities from Cross River State
Kate Henshaw
Belinda Effah
Iyanya Onoyom
Andre Blaze
Shan George
Sunny Neji
Keira Hewatch
Queeneth Agbor
Ebbe Bassey
Cecilia Ohumotu
Kate Henshaw
Kate Henshaw Nuttal popularly known as Kate Henshaw is a veteran Nollywood actress who is an indigene of Cross River State.
She is best known for her outstanding roles which has earned her several awards including the Africa Movie Academy award for best actress in a leading role.
She was born on 19th July, 1971 and is married with a child.
Belindah Effah
Born Uyu Effah, Christened Grace-Charis Bassey and known famously as Belinda Effah.
She is a another seasoned Nigerian actress from Cross River State.
Throughout her acting career, she has won several awards including the Most Promising Act of the Year award at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards.
She was born on 14th December, 1989 and is a graduate of Genetics and Bio- Technology from the University of Calabar.
Iyanya Onoyom
Next on the list is Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk who goes by the stage name”Iyanya”.
He is a singer and songwriter who rose to stardom after his victory at the first season of the Project Fame West Africa, and is best known for his hit track “Kukere”.
Iyanya was born on Palm Street in Calabar, Cross River State on 31st October, 1986.
He began singing as a children’s choir choirmaster in his grandfather’s church before he switched to hip hop music.
He is a graduate of Business Management from the University of Calabar.
Andre Blaze
Andre Blaze Henshaw is another native of Cross River State who has secured a good name for himself through his hardwork and diligence.
He is a Nigerian Radio personality, rapper, television host and executive producer.
He first gained notice as a member of the hip hop group Tuck Tyght Allstars. He was born on 14 August, 1983.
Shan George
Shan George is a Nigerian Nollywood actress from Cross River state.
She hails from Abi LGA, Cross River State.
She is famous for her roles in the movies Outkast and Welcome to Nollywood.
She was born on April 21st and is a graduate of Mass Communication from the University of Lagos.
Sunny Neji
Sunny Neji is another celebrity from Cross River State well known for his hit track “Oruka”.
He was born on October 24, 1965 in Lagos to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Neji.
He has excelled greatly in his music career and has received several honors and recognitions.
Keira Hewatch
Keira Hewatch is a Nollywood actress, singer, songwriter and writer, best known for her role as ‘Keche’ in the movie; Two Brides and a Baby, as well as her role as ‘Peace Nwosu’ in the television series; Lekki Wives.
Hewatch won the Best of Nollywood award (BON) for ‘Best Breakout Performance’ in 2011 and has been nominated twice for the Golden Icon Academy Awards (GIAMA).
Hewatch was born in Calabar, Cross River State on 8 November, 1985 and raised by a single mother.
She studied Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management in the Graduate school of management Studies, Ghana.
Queeneth Agbor
Queeneth Agbor is an actress and media personalityborn and raised in Calabar.
she graduated in microbiology from the University of Calabar after which she relocated to Lagos to pursue her acting career.
She is famous for her roles in Nollywood films such as Painful Kingdom with Olu Jacobs, Hooked with Francis Duru and The Movement.
Ebbe Bassey
Ebbe Bassey is a Nigerian American actress, who was nominated for Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for playing “Maa Dede” in Ties That Bind (2011).
She was born in the United States to Cross River parents.
Bassey has starred in many Nigerian and American films, including Doctor Bello, Mother of George, NYPD Blue, etc.
She is married to Mark Manczuk.
Cecilia Ohumotu
Omotu Bissong, also known as Cecilia Ohumotu Bissong is a Nigerian actress, tv host, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2003 and represented her country at Miss World 2003 and Miss Universe 2003 pageants.
She is best known as Funke Lawal in Desperate Housewives Africa.
Omotu is an indigene of Yala, Cross River State and she has a degree in Economics from the University of Calabar.