Waheed Ayinla Yusuf Gbogbolowo (1933-1980), known as Ayinla Omowura, was a Nigerian apala musician. His powerful voice and socially conscious lyrics made him wildly popular in Yorubaland. Ayinla sang
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Mercy Johnson Okojie (born 1984) is one of Nigeria's most talented and popular actresses. She gained fame for her ability to cry on cue and deliver emotionally charged performances. Johnson has starre
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