In this piece, Platinum Times highlights top 10 celebrities who are indigenes of Ogun State.
Ogun State is a state in southwestern Nigeria which is inhabited by the Yoruba speaking people. It was created on February, 1967 by General Murtala Mohammed.
It has Abeokuta as its capital and largest city and is nicknamed “the gateway state”. The state is filled with tourist attractions such as the shrine of Bilikisu Sungbo in the village of Oke-Eri, Ijebu-Ode, Olumo Rock in Abeokuta, Ebute-Oni and Iwopin Boat Regatta in Ogun Waterside; Oyan Dam in Abeokuta North.
The state is also well known for its popular manufacturing industries like Dangote Cement, Nestle, Lafarge etc. Christianity, Islam and traditional religion is practiced in the state.
Ogun state is noted for being the most exclusive site of Ofada rice production and also home to many prominent personalities in Nigeria.
This article takes a look at the top 10 celebrities who are indigenes of Ogun state.
Summary of top 10 Celebrities from Ogun State
- Broda Shaggi
- Kizz Daniel
- Wole Soyinka
- Abdulateef Adedimeji
- Eniola Badmus
- Yomi Fash-Lanso
- D’banj
- Mr. Macaroni
- Iyabo Ojo
- Gbenga Adeyinka
Broda Shaggi
Popular skit maker and stand-up comedian, Broda Shaggi whose real name is Samuel Animashaun Perry is a native of Sagamu in Ogun State.
He graduated from the University of Lagos with a degree in Creative Arts. He became famous through his skits on Instagram which launched him to Nollywood.
He has also released music, including the hit song “Oya Hit Me,” which features a fusion of Afrobeat and Fuji music. He has received the award as Best Actor in a comedy.
Kizz Daniel
Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, popularly known as Kizz Daniel is an award winning singer from Ogun State.
He was born on 1st May, 1994 and has a degree in Water Resources Management and Agrometeorology (Water Engineering).
He became famous in 2014 after he released “Woju” and several other hit songs. He is the CEO of Fly Boy Inc record label.
In February 2023, Kizz Daniel won the Song of the Year award at the Soundcity MVP Awards which were held at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos with “Buga”.
Wole Soyinka
Popular Nobel prize winner in Literature, Akinwande Oluwole Babatunde Soyinka also known as Wole Soyinka hails from Ogun State. He is a playwright, novelist, poet, and essayist born in Abeokuta on 13th July, 1934.
He attended Government College in Ibadan and subsequently University College Ibadan and the University of Leeds in England.
After studying in Nigeria and the UK, he worked with the Royal Court Theatre in London.
Abdullateef Adedimeji
Adetola Abdullateef Adedimeji is a Nollywood actor and film maker from Abeokuta, Ogun State.
He was born on 1st February, 1986 and is a graduate of Mass Communication from Olabisi Onabanjo University.
He is an ambassador for Airtel and Numatville Megacity and has featured in several Nollywood movies after he gained prominence in the movie Kudi Klepto.
Eniola Badmus
Eniola Badmus is an actress, script writer, entertainer and a social media influencer from Ijebu Ode in Ogun State.
She came into the limelight in 2008 after she featured in the movie Jenifa and Omo Ghetto.
She was born on 7th September, 1982 and studied at the University of Ibadan where she bagged a degree in Theatre Arts and the Lagos State University where she graduated with an M.Sc degree in economics.
Yomi Fash-Lanso
Yomi Fash-Lanso is another Yoruba actor who hails from Ogun State. He was born on 7th June 1968 and has a degree in Business Administration from the University of Lagos.
He is well noted for his roles in Yoruba movies. He has been recognized as the best actor in a supporting role for his role in Omo Elemosho, from NEA awards which were held in the US.
D’banj
Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, better known by his stage name D’banj, is a singer, rapper, and television personality who hails from Shagamu in Ogun State.
He was born in Zaria on 9th June, 1980 but grew up in Lagos.
He became famous for his hit track “Oliver Twist” which was a blend of Afrobeats and electronic dance music which topped the African charts in 2011. D’banj is the CEO of CEO of Mo’ Hits Records and he has released several music albums.
Mr. Macaroni
An indigene of Ogun State, Adebowale David Ibrahim Adedayo, popularly known as Mr. Macaroni was born in Ogudu, Lagos into an Upper middle class, Islamic and Christian family on 3rd May 1993.
He is an actor, content creator and skit maker whose popularity grew from his comic skits on social media, where he plays the role of a political figure cum sugar daddy called “Daddy Wa” or a sadistic lecturer called “Professor Hard Life”. Debo popularized catchphrases like “Ooin”, “Freaky freaky” and “You are doing well”.
He has a degree in Theatre and Film Studies from the Redeemer’s University.
Iyabo Ojo
Alice Iyabo Ojo is a popular Nollywood actress, film producer and director from Abeokuta, Ogun State.
She was born on December 21st and given the name Alice Iyabo Ogunro, she schooled at the National College, Gbagbada, Lagos before proceeding to study Estate Management at Lagos State Polytechnic.
She has been very instrumental in the growth of the Nollywood movie industy and has featured and produced several Nollywood movies.
Gbenga Adeyinka
Gbenga Adeyinka is a multi-award-winning Nigerian actor, comedian, radio and TV presenter, writer, and MC who is a native of Abeokuta in Ogun State. He refers to himself as CFR (Comedian of the Federal Republic) and now GCON (Grand Comedian of Nigeria).
He has a degree in English from the University of Lagos and is married with children. He became famous for his TV appearances and hosting of programmes for AIT, Galaxy TV, MBI, and Africa Magic on DSTV.