In this article, platinumtimes.ng will work you through a list of top Celebrities from Rivers State.
Rivers State is located in the southern region of Nigeria.
Its capital city in Port Harcourt which is a burstling and industrial hub housing millions of people from different races, culture and traditions.
Rivers State is blessed with abundance of natural resources like limestone, clay, crude oil and natural.
It is the seat of most of the oil Wells in Nigeria which makes it to be a key contributor to the nation’s economy.
Coupled with it’s natural wealth, it is also blessed with a great people who are industrous and successful in their different fields.
Below is a list of celebrities from Rivers State who have made good success in their various careers.
Summary of top Celebrities from Rivers State, Nigeria
David Ibiyeomie
Mercy Chinwo
Burna Boy
Sam Dede
Hildah Dokubo
Munalisa Chinda
Joseph Yobo
Tacha
Duncan Mighty
Tonto Dikeh
David Ibiyeomie
David Ibiyeomie, a televangelist and founder of Salvation Ministries is from Rivers State.
He was born born on October 21st, 1962 and is married to Peace Ibiyeomie.
He is a native of Bolo Town in Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area of Rivers state.
He is an alumni of University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt.
Mercy Chinwo
Mercy Nnenda Chinwo popularly known as Mercy Chinwo is a gospel musician, songwriter and comedian from the Ikwerre tribe in Rivers State.
She she rose to firm in 2012 when she won the Nigerian music talent show,” Nigerian Idol”.
She was born on September 5th, 1991 and is married to Pst. Blessed Uzochikwa.
She has so far released several songs including Excess Love, Obinasom, Testimony, Chinedum etc.
She is an alumna of the International Business Management Institute (IBMI).
Burna Boy
Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu MFR known by the stage name, Burna Boy is a rap singer and songwriter from Rivers State.
He was born on July 2nd, 1991 and studied Media technology at the University of Sussex.
He is among the most popular Afrobeats artists presently.
Sam Dede
Another renowned celebrity from Rivers State is Samuel Dedetoku also known as Sam Dede.
He is a popular Nollywood actor, director, politician and lecturer.
He hails from Okrika LGA of Rivers State and studied Theatre Arts at the University of Port Harcourt.
He has been a one time Director-General of Rivers State Tourism Development Agency and a Lecturer in the University of Port Harcourt.
He was born on 17th November, 1965.
Hildah Dokubo
Hilda Dokubo is a Nigerian award-winning, film actress, author, social justice advocate, and politician who once served as special adviser on youth affairs to Peter Odili, a former governor of Rivers State.
Sheis the Chairman of Labour Party in Rivers State.
She is an alumna of the University of Port Harcourt where she earned her bachelor’s degree and master’s degrees in Theatre Arts.
Munalisa Chinda
Monalisa Chinda is another Nollywood actress from Rivers State.
She first featured in a movie titled Pregnant Virgin.
She was born on September 13th, 1974 and has a degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Port Harcourt .
Joseph Yobo
Joseph Michael Yobo is a Nigerian former professional footballer from Rivers State.
He was the captain of the Nigerian National team until he retired in 2014.
In February 2020, he was appointed assistant coach of the Super Eagles by the Nigeria Football Federation.
He was born on September 6th, 1980 and is married with children.
Tasha
Anita Natacha Akide a.k.a. Symply Tacha is a media personality, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.
She has appeared on the show Big Brother Naija (season 4) as a housemate and also on MTV’s The Challenge: Spies, Lies & Allies.
She has won awards like Net Honour’s Most Popular Person, Female Personality of The Year, Entrepreneur of the year and many more.
She was the brand ambassador of GetFit, a Fitness brand.
She was born on 23rd December, 1995 in Rivers State and has a Bachelor of Arts in English Language from the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education.
Duncan Mighty
Duncan Wene Mighty Okechukwu is another known celebrity from Rivers State.
He hails from Obio-Akpor in Rivers State. He is a musician and songwriter who is known for singing most of his songs in his native language.
Wene Mighty released his debut fully Loaded in 2009, which was a commercial success.
The 22-track album yielded popular songs such as “Ijeoma”, “Scatter My Dada”, “Ako Na Uche” and drew the attention of many music lovers across the country.
He was born on 28th October, 1983 and is married with children.
Tonto Dikeh
Tonto Charity Dikeh is another River State native that have secured a good name for herself.
She is an actress, singer and philantropic.
She was born on 9th June, 1985 and owns “the Tonto Dikeh Foundation” which offers help to the less privileged.
She is a graduate of petrochemical engineering from the Rivers State University of Science and Technology.