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Celebrities From Kwara by Nobody: 8:27am On May 23, 2016 |
Kwara State is known as the state of Harmony. Kwara ( Yoruba: Ìpínlẹ̀ Kwárà) is a state in Western Nigeria . Its capital is Ilorin . The primary ethnic group of Kwara State is Yoruba, with significant Nupe , Bariba, and Fulani minorities. The state has produced great numbers of people that have make a great huge impart in these country and outside it. Here are few among many; IN MUSIC 1. Ayinla Kollington General Ayinla Kollington is a musician from Ilota , a village on the outskirt of Ilorin , Kwara State , Nigeria . He is also called Baba 'latika, Kebe-n-Kwara,Baba alagbado. Between the mid-70s and late 80s, Kollington ranked with Barrister as the leading star of Nigerian fuji music - like apala and waka. 2. Bisade Ologunde ( lagbaja) Lagbaja (born Bisade Ologunde in Lagos ) is a multi-award winning Nigerian Afrobeat musician, singer and song-writer. He was born in 1960 in Lagos state. He is a descent of Odogun’s Compound, Ijagbo Community in Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State. Bisade is a Baptist by birth. He is also a Globacom ambassador. 3. Wasiu Alabi Pasuma He was born on 27, November 1967 at Mushin in Lagos State but hails from Kwara State, western Nigeria . Pasuma released his debut hip pop album titled "My World". on 2 August 2015 which he feature hip hop star artist like Olamide , Tiwa Savage , Oritsefemi, Patoranking and many more. He started his music career in 1984 and his debut album titled "Recognition" was released in 1993. He has collaborated with several other notably Nigerian recording artists, such as Bola Abimbola and King Sunny Ade as well as having been featured in several Nigerian films such as Iyanje and Alenibare. 4. Anthony Olanrewaju Awotoye Anthony Olanrewaju Awotoye , better known as Tony Tetuila , is an Afro hip hop artist from Nigeria . His name, Olanrewaju, means " My wealth is the future ". Formerly a member of The Remedies (along with Eedris Abdulkareem and Eddy Montana ), he split with the group and has been successful as a solo artist. Tony Tetuila emerged in 2014 running as a politician for Kwara State’s House of Assembly under the APC party. 5. Tunde Adebimpe Babatunde Omoroga "Tunde" Adebimpe (born February 26, 1975) is an American musician, actor, director, and visual artist best known as the lead singer of the Brooklyn-based band TV on the Radio . His last name "Adebimpe" means "the crown is complete" in Yoruba. 6. Adegbite Adeniran Is a Nigeria musicial hail from kwara State. Is known as ADX ( stage name) by many. ADX and ICE-K real name Tomomewo Olakunle sing together with their name known as Artquake. 7. Sheriff Ilori Big Sheff, whose real names are Sheriff Ilori, is the son of two of Nigeria’s music legends, ‘Queen Salawa Abeni’ and Sir Kollington Ayinla. The talented rapper, who is currently signed on to Candiva Signature, has been making waves. recently. Often referred to as Nigeria Rick Ross by many because of their striking resemblance he shares with the American rapper in all areas, Big Sheff kicked off his music career around two years ago and already has a number of singles on air including ‘Ema lo binu’ and ‘In a minute’…
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IN FILM INDUSTRY Adebayo Salami ( Oga bello) Yinka Quadri Saheed Balogun Toyin Adegbola Toyin Afolayan Fausat Balogun Kunle Afolayan Femi Adebayo Ibrahim Chatta Muka Ray Murphy Ray Lasun Ray Aremu Afolayan Gabriel Afolayan Moji Afolayan Tope Adebayo Kayode Olashinde (Pa james) Etc
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IN RELIGION 1. Bishop David O. Oyedepo David O. Oyedepo (born September 27, 1954) in Osogbo, Nigeria, but is a native of Omu-Aran, Kwara State, Nigeria. Is a Nigerian Christian author, preacher, the founder and presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church World Wide, also known as Winners' Chapel, and its affiliated international churches known as Winners Chapel International, with headquarters in Ota, Ogun State , Nigeria. Oyedepo is the senior pastor of Faith Tabernacle, a 50,000 seat church auditorium, reported to be the largest church auditorium in the world by the Guinness Book of Records. The Winners' Chapel network of churches is located in over 300 cities, in all states of Nigeria, as well as, in several cities in 45 African nations, Dubai, the United Kingdom and the United States. Oyedepo has been seen as one of the pioneers of the Christian charismatic movement in Africa and has been referred to as one of the most powerful preachers in Nigeria. He is the Chancellor of Covenant University and Landmark University. He was named in 2011 by Forbes magazine as being the richest pastor in Nigeria. 2. Joseph Ayo Babalola Joseph Ayo Babalola (25 April 1904 – 26 July 1959) was the founder of the Christ Apostolic Church, popularly called Aladura in Nigeria . He was credited with healing powers. Babalola was born of Yoruba parents at Odo-Owa, Kwara State , Nigeria.He was brought up as an Anglican . He was registered at an elementary school at Oto-Awori on Badagry Road, Lagos State , in 1914. He got to standard four, before he became a blacksmith's apprentice and he learned it for two years, before he became a steamroller operator under the PWD (Public Works Department), then under the control of Great Britain, learning to become a steamroller driver. After 15 days of learning to drive the caterpillar, he was able to drive it without any assistance. After nine months; he became a master in his class. A steamroller was first given to him on 1 April 1928 to work on the Osogbo – Ilesha road. On June 14, 1928 he was transferred to Akure – Ilesha road. On 9 October 1928 at about 12 o'clock he was by his steamroller by the river Ariran, it was here he heard a loud voice from above like the roar of thunder which called his name thrice saying "Joseph! Joseph!! Joseph!!! Leave this job you are doing; if not, this year you are going to be cut off from the earth. Again On 11 October 1928, while trying to repair his machine, he heard an audible voice from the Lord to abandon the job and start preaching. That is how he received the call and he went into fasting and prayer. Ayo Babalola was sent out of the Anglican Church of his village by his Bishop because most members of the Church see visions; speak in tongues and pray vigorously. Babalola was baptized in Lagos lagoon in December 1929. 3. Most Rev. Dr Prophet S. A. Abidoye MOST Reverend Samuel Abidoye is the fifth spiritual father/chairman, Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church Worldwide with headquarters in Kaduna, Kaduna State. Born into a royal family over 80 years ago in Omu Aran, Kwara State, Eni Owo, Baba Aladura who spent over years in London, had been a member of the British Council of Churches since 1976 before he was invited home for anointment as the spiritual father in 2006. 4. Rev George Adeboye Rev.George Adegboye is the President and Founder of Rhema Chapel International Churches with headquarters in Ilorin, Kwara State. He is an Apostle of the New Testament, with a mission “Take the Word to the nations of the World, emphasizing its integrity. He is the President of the Ever Increasing Word Ministries, also known as Rhema Chapel International Churches, with many branches worldwide. He is also the President of the Word of Victory Bible Training Institute and the Young Ministers Teaching School , which are the training arm of the ministry. He teaches the word extensively with a simplistic practical prophetic insight.He is known for his prophetic and peculiar anointing, especially at crusade grounds. He has a dynamic insight into the Word of God. His ability to memorize and quote the Scriptures copiously has endeared him to many Christians earning him the name “The Walking Bible”. Humble and down-to-earth , he is also been referred as one of the Fathers of Christianity as his ministry has produced a lot of the top pastors in the country such as Pastor Sam Adeyemi, Pastor Samuel Olubiyo, Pastor Victor Adeyemi and a host of others. 5. Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo A prolific speaker, dexterous writer and a leading voice in Ministry and Leadership circles, Biodun Fatoyinbo is the Senior Pastor of the 5,000 member COZA Abuja. With Worship Centers in the cities of Ilorin and Lagos, COZA spans about 9, 000 members and cuts across people of diverse backgrounds, professions and nationalities. An average of 3, 000 viewers join the live stream of the Abuja Services from all over the World. Biodun Fatoyinbo is sought as a Conference speaker across the globe. His ministry is in high demand by both denominational and non-denominational ministries alike as his ability to engage people with God’s word and pass powerful truths has endeared him to thousands across the world.
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IN SPORTS 1. Rashidi Yekini ( Ex Super Eagle striker, once Africa best player 1993) 2. King James Oladipo Buremoh ( Ladi the Africa tiger, a boxer) 3. Dele Ayeinugba ( Former Super Eagle Goalkeeper) 4. Dele Ajiboye ( former Golden Eaglets Goalkeeper, won the World cup U-17) 5. Abolaji Omotayo Oluwaseun ( An Athlete, won Six International medals for Nigeria in 2015) 1 Like
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