It is Edo State's day today as the State was created 24 years ago and I have decided to share some things concerning the State today in the #CelebrateEdoState series.

First off, I am going to reveal some celebs who you ay not have known are from Edo State.

Waje
Aituaje Aina Vivian Ebele Iruobe aka Waje is the songstress with one of the most powerful voices with a vocal range that reportedly covers three octaves. She is from Sabongida Ora in Edo State.


Mercy Aigbe……
Mercy Aigbe is one of the most popular actresses in the Yoruba genre and has even won awards for her interpretation of movies in this genre. Most people will be shocked to know that she isn’t Yoruba. She is actually from the Benin speaking tribe of Edo State.

Cynthia Morgan………

Cynthia Ikponmwenosa Morgan otherwise known as Cynthia Morgan is the songstress who made dance hall cool again. Extremely eccentric in both behaviour and appearance, she started her journey to musical stardom in Benin City before she moved to Lagos where she was discovered by Jude ‘Egness’ Okoye. She is from the Benin speaking tribe in Edo State.

Dele Momodu…….
He is the brain behind glossy lifestyle mag, Ovation. His fight for democracy in Nigeria in the 90s saw him go into exile when the government felt he was a threat.He has also contested for the presidential seat in the past. He is from Ihievbe village, in Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State.



http://www.yeoal.com/2015/08/celebrateedostate10-celebrities-who-are.html


cc....Lalastica

You want to claim Dele Momodu ni? Ole! He's a Yoruba man. Can't you see his big "O" mouth when he talks? #hahaha

christinie:
You want to claim Dele Momodu ni? Ole! He's a Yoruba man. Can't you see his big "O" mouth when he talks? #hahaha

Research properly before you throw insults. :-)

That's so sweet. Even Dele Momodu?

There are many yoruba communities in some part of edo state.. Same with kogi state

@Op, you forgot to add a scanned copy of their local government identification letter.

ok....next?

dejt4u:
There are many yoruba communities in some part of edo state.. Same with kogi state

in Kogi state, Yes! But Plz name one in Edo.

hauwababy:


Research properly before you throw insults. :-)

you call this insult? You must be a soldier. Bye.

Dele momodu is from ile Ife ok

no fight again oya take https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dele_Momodu

hauwababy:


Research properly before you throw insults. :-)