Timi Dakolo, born in Accra, Ghana to a Nigerian father and a Ghanaian mother but raised by his grandmother, is a singer and song writer. He is the winner of the first season of Idols West Africa (2007) who beat runner-up, Omawumi Megbele getting 63 per cent of the votes to clinch the ultimate price
With his victory, he took home many prizes including a recording contract with Sony BMG.
Timi Dakolo released his first single comprising three songs in October 2009. In 2011, he released the song “There’s a Cry”, "Heaven Please" from his album Beautiful Noise,
In 2012, he released the hit single Great Nation and Iyawo Mi in 2014. He has earned international recognition due to his songs genre. His awards include; Hip-Hop Awards for the Best Recording of the year 2010.
Timi is currently married to Busola Amupitan, their marriage is blessed with three beautiful kids(a boy and 2 girls).
Darey
Dare Art Alade, as the name sounds is the son of the renowned Nigerian entertainer, Art Alade, he is a Nigerian singer, song writer and Idols series judge.
He is one of the Nigerian Musicians who studied music in the higher institution, he was born in Lagos. He is the first Nigerian celebrity to rise to fame through reality TV shows.
He became famous after he participated at the 2004 edition of Project Fame Academy and emerged third in the contest.
Darey’s career is not just limited to music alone; he has over the past decade been a disc jockey, TV presenter, entertainment consultant, voice-over artiste and performing/recording artist and event host.
Chidinma also know as 'Miss Kedike' is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, recording artist and stage performer. She is of eastern Nigeria descent and the fifth of six siblings
She grew up under strict Christian parents and became very involved in the church choir from a tender age of ten. She attended primary and secondary schools in Ketu, Lagos.
She rose to stardom after winning the third season of MTN Project Fame West Africa in 2010. Her first single is titled “Jankoliko” featuring Nigerian music veteran Sound Sultan. Her consistency has continued with songs like "Oh Baby", "Emi Ni Baller" among others. Due to the release of her music video "Emi Ni Baller" single, she became the first female musician to peak at number 1 on the MTV Base Official Naija Top 10
Miss Kedike in 2012 won the Best Female West African Act category at the 2012 Kora Awards where she performed "Kedike"
O.C
O.C. Ukeje was born on 15th of July 1981; he's a film actor, a model and a Musician who came into prominence after he emerged from a reality TV Show.
Ukeje’s career in acting started from his first year at the University of Lagos, where he played a lead role in a stage play. For four years, he was a stage actor before attempting and winning the reality TV show for actors, Amstel Malta Box Office (AMBO).
He has received several awards including; African Movie Academy Awards, African Magic Viewers Choice Awards, Nollywood Movies Award, Best of Nollywoods Awards, Nigeria Entertainment Awards and Golden Icons Academy Movies Award. He has featured in many award winning films including Two Brides and a Baby, Hoodrush, Alan Poza , Confusion Na Wa and Half of a Yellow Sun,
O.C lives in Lagos, Nigeria. He is married to Senami Ibukunoluwa.
Geofrey Orji
Geofrey Oji known as Geofrey is a Nigerian singer and song writer who gained popularity through his participation at the MTN Project Fame West Africa Season 7, where he out shined five other finalists with his final performance of Asa’s song, beautiful gate and became the seventh winner of the popular reality TV show after years of constantly auditioning for the show.
Currently, Geoffrey is under a management deal with 960 Music Group courtesy of partnership between 960 group and Ultima Production.
His debut single “ Bursting my Brain” was released on 30th January 2015.
We've put this together in no particular order and will spotlight more celebrities shortly. Just keep in tune to Comedy+ Magazine.
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