In this post, paltinumtimes.ng archives top Celebrities who are natives of Anambra State, Nigeria.
Anambra State is located at the southeastern part of Nigeria with its capital in Awka.
The state’s slogan is “Light of the Nation” and there are about 21 Local Government Areas in the state which is occupied by the Igbo speaking people.
The state is one of the most densely populated and industrious areas in the East being that it has Onitsha as it’s commercial capital.
It is blessed with natural resources like crude oil and natural gas.
Fishing and livestock rearing is also a major means of occupation in this state.
Coupled with it’s natural resources, the state has also produced famous personalities who are known by the young and old in and outside the country.
These personalities have excelled tremendously in their various fields and have made a good name for themselves in the public space.
Below is a list of top Celebrities who are indigenes of Anambra State.
Summary of top 11 Celebrities from Anambra State
- Pete Edochie
- Ngozi Ezeonu
- Obi Cubana
- Chinedu Okoli(Flavour)
- Jim Iyke
- Phyno
- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- Oge Okoye
- Chika Ike
- Psquare
- Kenneth Okolie
Pete Edochie
Veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie is an illustrious son of Anambra State.
He is seen as one of Nollywood’s most talented actors and has received several awards.
He was born on the 7th of March, 1947 in Zaria, Kaduna State but hails from Nteje in Oyi Local Government Area, Anambra State.
He is married to Josephine Edochie.
He is the father of Nollywood’s top actors, Yul Edochie and Leo Edochie.
He was brought to firm after featuring in the movie, “Things Fall Apart” which is an adaptation of the best selling novel by Chinua Achebe.
Ngozie Ezeonu
Ngozi Ezeonu is a veteran actress from Anambra State.
She is most notable for playing the character of African mothers in home movies. She is an indigene of Ogbunike, in Anambra State and was born on 23rd May, 1965.
She studied Journalism at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism and worked for Radio Lagos and Eko FM.
She has so far received several awards for her roles in films.
Obi Cubana
Obinna “Obi” Iyiegbu famously known as Obi Cubana is a successful businessman whose ancestral roots is traced to Anambra State.
He was born on April 12th, 1975 in Oba in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
He has a degree in Political Science from Enough State University and is married with children.
He is the CEO of the Cubana group which is a conglomerate of different firms.
Chinedu Okoli (Flavour)
Chinedu Okoli, known by the stage name Flavour is a musician from Anambra State.
He was born on November 23rd 1983 in Enugu state but hails from Umunze in Orumba South LGA, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Flavour is popularly known across Africa and the world for his hit song “Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix)”.
He is currently signed to 2nite Entertainment.
Jim Iyke
James Ikechukwu Esomugha popularly known as Jim Iyke is a native of Ogwugwu Village in Enugwu-Agidi town of Anambra State.
He was born on 25th September, 1976 and is a graduate of philosophy from the University of Jos, Plateau State.
He began a movie production company, Untamed Productions in 2007, and also has his own music record label, Untamed Records.
Phyno
Chibuzo Nelson Azubuike, known by the stage name Phyno is a popular rap artist who hails from Anambra State.
He was born on October 9th, 1986 and is a graduate of public administration from the Institute of Management and Technology in Enugu.
He started his music career as a producer in 2003, and is renowned for rapping in the Igbo language.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a Nigerian writer whose works include novels, short stories and nonfiction.
She was described in The Times Literary Supplement as “the most prominent” of a “procession of critically acclaimed young anglophone authors”.
She is an indigene of Anambra State and has written several novels which as earned her several awards including the MacArthur Genius Grant award.
Oge Okoye
Oge Okoye is another Nigerian actress from Nnewi in Anambra State.
She was born on November 16th, 1980 and is a graduate of Theatre Arts from the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
She has received awards and nominations for her outstanding roles in movies.
Chika Ike
Chika ‘Nancy’ Ike is a Nollywood actress and TV personality from Anambra State.
She has starred in several movies which has earned her public recognitions.
She was born on November 8th, 1985 in Onitsha and graduated from the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles where she studied Film Making.
P-square
Peter and Paul Okoye are twin brothers known famously by their stage name as P-square.
They are successful natives of Anambra State.
They are both noted for their artistic reinvention, musical versatility, and visual presentation, they are widely regarded as one of the most influential African artists.
Kenneth Okolie
Kenneth Obinna Okolie is another celebrity from Anambra State.
He was crowned Mr Nigeria in 2010 and in 2015, he won the City People Movie Award for Best Supporting Actor of the Year (English) at the City People Entertainment Awards.
He hails from Ihiala in Anambra State. He was born on February 21st, 1984 and is a graduate of Valley View University in Ghana.