Chief Obafemi Awolowo (1909-1987) was a visionary statesman whose progressive policies transformed Western Nigeria. As Premier (1954-1959), he implemented revolutionary programs including free primary
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Fela Kuti (1938-1997) created Afrobeat—a fusion of jazz, funk, highlife, and traditional Yoruba music. His songs like "Zombie," "Coffin for Head of State," and "Sorrow, Tears and Blood" critiqued mili
Professor Ayodele Awojobi (1937-1984) was a brilliant mechanical engineer and inventor. He earned Bachelor's and Doctorate in London with distinction. His research focused on vibration theory and mach
King Sunny Adé (born 1946) revolutionized Jùjú music by incorporating electric guitars, synthesizers, and pedal steel guitars while maintaining traditional talking drums. His "synchro-system" features
Chimamanda Adichie (born 1977) is Nigeria's most celebrated contemporary writer. Her novels include "Purple Hibiscus" (Commonwealth Prize), "Half of a Yellow Sun" (Orange Prize), and "Americanah." Her
Herbert Macaulay (1864-1946) founded Nigeria's first political party, the Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP) in 1923. Grandson of Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther, Macaulay was educated as a civil
Professor Wole Soyinka (born 1934) made history as Africa's first Nobel Prize winner in Literature (1986). His plays include "Death and the King's Horseman," "The Lion and the Jewel," and "Kongi's Har
Sir Ahmadu Bello (1910-1966), Sardauna of Sokoto, successfully balanced modernization with tradition. As Premier of Northern Nigeria (1954-1966), he established Ahmadu Bello University (1962), built h