Nollywood & Nigerian Celebrities

Olu Jacobs was born Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs on July 11, 1942. While his family traced its roots to the Egba Alake community of Abeokuta, Ogun State, Jacobs spent his formative years in Kano, where he developed an early interest in performance. His experiences growing up in Kano exposed him to a diverse social environment and … Read more

Seipati Mahamu is a South African actress, writer, facilitator and entrepreneur whose career has expanded across television, film, theatre and commercial work. She has become increasingly recognizable for roles including Nyakallo in Outlaws and, most recently, Lethabo in e.tv and Netflix’s The Four of Us. As of September 2026, her portrayal of Lethabo has placed … Read more

Diana Luvanda is a Kenyan actress, digital content creator, commercial model and social media personality who has built a growing reputation in the East African entertainment industry and, more recently, in Nollywood. Born on July 14, 2000, she is 26 years old as of September 2026. Her career includes appearances in Kenyan productions such as … Read more

Yinka Quadri was born Alhaji Akanni Olayinka Quadri on September 6, 1959, in Lagos Island, Lagos State, Nigeria. Although he was born and raised in Lagos, he has ancestral roots in Oro, Kwara State, where his family originates. Growing up in Lagos exposed him to the rich cultural and theatrical environment that would later influence … Read more

Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, was born on October 31, 1959, in Ilaro, Ogun State, Nigeria. He was born into a family with a remarkable history of twins, a detail that has become an important part of his personal story. In a 2026 interview, Ogogo revealed that his mother gave birth to four sets … Read more

Kunle Omisore was born and raised in Nigeria, where he developed an early appreciation for Yoruba culture, language and the performing arts. Growing up in an environment where storytelling and cultural traditions were valued, he became increasingly interested in acting and the ability of drama to communicate important messages while preserving indigenous heritage. As a … Read more

Dabota Lawson was born and raised in Rivers State, Nigeria, and grew up in a large family of 10 siblings. Her upbringing exposed her to fashion, beauty and entrepreneurship from an early age. Her mother was a fashion designer, and watching her mother work with fabrics, styling and clients helped spark Dabota’s interest in beauty, … Read more

Tram, whose real name is Joshua Alekewumu, was born and raised in Lagos State, Nigeria. He is a Nigerian content creator and streamer who developed an interest in digital entertainment and online platforms from a young age. Although he has gained public attention through his appearance on Big Brother Naija Season 11, details about his … Read more