In this post, platinumtimes.ng scrolls through a list of top celebrities from Edo State, Nigeria.
Edo State is found in Southern Nigeria and it was created from the former Bendel state in Nigeria.
It’s capital city, Benin city is ranked among the most populated cities in Nigeria.
The state is home to people from different ethnic group and race.
The major religions practiced here are Christianity, Islamic and traditional religion.
This state is also the seat of the largest rubber Industry in Nigeria.
Their peeople are well known for bronze castings and artworks.
The people of Edo State are good in different field of endeavors and are always outstanding owing to their enterprising spirit and dedication.
Let’s run through a list of top indigenes of Edo State who are famous and celebrated in their different skills.
Summary of top Celebrities from Edo State, Nigeria.
Chris Oyakhilome
Victor Osimhen
Rema
Mercy Aigbe
Sydney Talker
Joe Praise
Charles Inojie
Stella Damascus
Osas Ighodaro
Helen Paul
Chris Oyakhilome
Christian Oyakhilome is a clergy, televangelist and President of the Loveworld Incorporated.
He is most well known as the founder of the Mega Church Christ Embassy and author of the daily devotional Rhapsody of Realities.
He is a successful son of Edo State born on December 7th, 1963.
He is a graduate of Architecture from the Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma.
Victor Osimhen
Victor James Osimhen is an award winning Footballer from Edo State.
He was born on December 26th, 1998 in Edo State.
He plays for the Nigeria National team and Serie A Napoli.
He has received several awards as a successful sportsman.
Rema
Divine Ikubor also known as Rema is a young Nigerian rapper, singer, performer, and brand ambassador from Edo State.
He was born in Benin City and raised by his mum after the death of his father.
He rose to stardom after releasing the song Dumebi after being signed to the Jonzing World recording label.
He has released two albums, Rave & Roses (2022) and Rema Compilation (2020).
He is an undergraduate in the University of Lagos.
Mercy Aigbe
Mercy Aigbe Hajiah Amminah is a multitalented woman from Edo State.
She is famous for her roles in indigenous Yoruba movies.
She was born on 1st January, 1978 in Edo State and has a degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Lagos.
She is married and has children. She has featured and movies and TV series su h as Papa Ajasco, she is the founder of Mercy Aigbe Gentry School of Drama.
Sydney Talker
Sydney Egere known by the stage name Sydney Talker is an actor, comedian and media personality from Edo State.
He is the founder and CEO of Neville Records.
He rose to stardom by first ating and uploading comedy skits on his social media handles, especially Instagram.
He was born on 26th January, 1996 and raised by his mother.
Joe Praize
Joseph Omo Ebhodaghe, popularly known as Joe Praize is a Nigerian gospel artist, songwriter and music director.
He became famous after he released his hit song “mighty God” and since then has won several awards both nationally and Internationally.
He was born in Edo State on 20th June, 1979 and is married with children.
He is a graduate of social work and Administration from the University of Jos, Plateau State.
Charles Inojie
Charles Inojie is a Nigerian actor, comedian, producer and director.
He is another known celebrity from Edo State who is most famous for his comic roles in movies.
He features in the TV series “the Johnsons” which is a family TV programme.
He was born into a royal family and he is married with children.
He also is a graduate of dramatic atrs from the University of Port Harcourt.
Stella Damascus
Stella Damascus is a veteran Nollywood star actress from Edo State.
She has won several awards for her roles in movies. She was born on April 24th1978.
She grew up in Benin City where she had her academic qualifications.
Osas Ighodaro
Osariemen Martha Elizabeth Ighodaro, known by the stage name Osas Ighodaro is an actress, producer and presenter.
She won the Miss Black USA Pageant in 2010, and founded the Joyful Joy Foundation, a non-profit organization that raises funds to fight malaria.
She was born and raised in Bronx, New York, United States to Nigerian parents from Edo State.
She has a degree in broadcast journalism from Pennsylvania State University.
She has featured in several movies which has earned her awards.
Helen Paul
Helen Paul is a Nigerian comedian, singer, and actress.
She is also a stand-up comedian, known as Tatafo.
She graduated with a doctorate in Theater Arts from the University of Lagos.
She is married to Femi Bamisile and has two sons.
She is native of Edo State and has gain many recognitions especially for her childlike character and voice in most of her movies and comedies.