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Re: Who Is The World's Most Famous Celebrity Of All Time? by Apogee14: 6:36pm On Sep 19, 2025

LoneSoldier:
How can you conclude such an assertion?

Bro even in my village they don't know Tupac. Tupac only became very famous after his death. While he was alive nobody was checking for him.

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Re: Who Is The World's Most Famous Celebrity Of All Time? by AllBlack: 6:38pm On Sep 19, 2025

Mariangeles:
Exactly -white people.

Taylor swift is not even half as popular as JUSTIN BEIBER.

remember Beiber Fever?

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Re: Who Is The World's Most Famous Celebrity Of All Time? by Khallicopyro: 6:38pm On Sep 19, 2025

Michael Jackson of course

I no get 40 words to describe him but no one like him

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Re: Who Is The World's Most Famous Celebrity Of All Time? by Obapluto: 6:39pm On Sep 19, 2025

CJStarz:
Blasphemy

I resemble aboki?

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Re: Who Is The World's Most Famous Celebrity Of All Time? by iLegendd(m): 6:40pm On Sep 19, 2025

1. Most famous musician: MJ followed by Tupac
2. Most famous footaballer: Pele followed by Ronaldo (but I prefer Messi).
3. Most famous politician: Mandela followed by Obama
4. Most famous billionaire: Bill Gate followed by (Elon or Trump — tied)
5. Most famous streamer: iShowSpeed followed by Kai Cenat
6. Most famous basketball player: Micheal Jordan followed by LeBron James
7. Most famous runner: Usain Bolt followed by "I have no idea."
8. Most famous boxer: Mohamed Ali followed by Mayweather.

Overall most famous: Michael Jackson

Wait, I just noticed when it comes to fame, black people always rule, but when it comes invention and wealth, we're no where to be found.

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Re: Who Is The World's Most Famous Celebrity Of All Time? by bionixs: 6:40pm On Sep 19, 2025

Nazgul:
No single African celebrity on the list. What kind of racism is this?

it is not racism but transparency. Africans would have been there, if it was rigged

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Re: Who Is The World's Most Famous Celebrity Of All Time? by ibtommy(m): 6:42pm On Sep 19, 2025

Na Whitney Houston.
Seun, pls, help add the remaining.........

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Re: Who Is The World's Most Famous Celebrity Of All Time? by franvincoop: 6:46pm On Sep 19, 2025

Racoon, u no well at all?
The most famous celebrity ever is Robert Powell, na im get that Jesus face wey u know.
Even in the remotest village in Nigeria, them know im face.

[quote author=Racoon post=136853923]@it_Rutie
https://x.com/it_Rutie/status/1968921456546296086?t=_2Ai35ZJyvvimMd7si-kIA&s=19[/quote]

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Re: Who Is The World's Most Famous Celebrity Of All Time? by Alphafeezay(m): 6:49pm On Sep 19, 2025

It's an insult to put MJ alongside any other celebrity for comparison

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Re: Who Is The World's Most Famous Celebrity Of All Time? by DoctorStanley: 6:51pm On Sep 19, 2025

princeade86:
Only MJ. No one else except Michael Jackson

I dash seun the remaining characters. Who put Eminem there without Mike Tyson, Michael Jordan, Hulk horgan,undertaker.

Exactly. What is Em doing there?? Even Dr. Dre that invented him is not there

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Re: Who Is The World's Most Famous Celebrity Of All Time? by plantist: 6:52pm On Sep 19, 2025

princeade86:
Only MJ. No one else except Michael Jackson

I dash seun the remaining characters. Who put Eminem there without Mike Tyson, Michael Jordan, Hulk horgan,undertaker.

Muhammad Ali sef

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Re: Who Is The World's Most Famous Celebrity Of All Time? by sylve11: 6:53pm On Sep 19, 2025

Mariangeles:
Eminem shouldn't be on that list.

Same as Taylor Swift.

People in rural areas wouldn't know who they are, but they'd definitely have heard of Michael Jackson.

Correct!

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Re: Who Is The World's Most Famous Celebrity Of All Time? by occfx: 6:54pm On Sep 19, 2025

Racoon:
@it_Rutie
https://x.com/it_Rutie/status/1968921456546296086?t=_2Ai35ZJyvvimMd7si-kIA&s=19[/quote]Jackson men..

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Re: Who Is The World's Most Famous Celebrity Of All Time? by AlabiKILLER2023: 6:54pm On Sep 19, 2025

In no order

Michael Jackson

2Pac

Biggie smalls

Messi

CR Ronaldo

Pele

Maradona

Jackie Chan

Undertaker

Hulk Hogan

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Re: Who Is The World's Most Famous Celebrity Of All Time? by Burgerlomo: 6:56pm On Sep 19, 2025

Why is Jackie Chan name missing on this list?

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Re: Who Is The World's Most Famous Celebrity Of All Time? by guru90: 6:58pm On Sep 19, 2025

mine is Micheal Jackson with his break dancing

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Re: Who Is The World's Most Famous Celebrity Of All Time? by Burgerlomo: 6:58pm On Sep 19, 2025

Michael Jackson of course, and please help me to complete the remaining characters requirement for this comment 😁

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Re: Who Is The World's Most Famous Celebrity Of All Time? by jiggar(m): 6:59pm On Sep 19, 2025

Racoon:
@it_Rutie
https://x.com/it_Rutie/status/1968921456546296086?t=_2Ai35ZJyvvimMd7si-kIA&s=19[/quote]My own concern is, how did Swift and Eminem even get mentioned in the first place?

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Re: Who Is The World's Most Famous Celebrity Of All Time? by Udstar(m): 6:59pm On Sep 19, 2025

MJ, certainly.

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Re: Who Is The World's Most Famous Celebrity Of All Time? by Mccullum: 7:00pm On Sep 19, 2025

For me, these are celebrities

Michael Jackson

Muhammad Ali

James Bond

Pele of Brazil

Bob Marley

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Re: Who Is The World's Most Famous Celebrity Of All Time? by bonetalk(m): 7:01pm On Sep 19, 2025

Bob Marley nko?

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Re: Who Is The World's Most Famous Celebrity Of All Time? by donbenie(m): 7:02pm On Sep 19, 2025

Jayjayconcept:
Most famous celebrity of all time” can depend on how you measure fame — global recognition, influence, media coverage, or cultural impact. But based on history, media reach, and worldwide recognition, a few names consistently come up:

Michael Jackson – Often called the “King of Pop”, his music, dance, and global influence made him one of the most recognized figures on Earth.

Elvis Presley – The “King of Rock and Roll”, whose influence on music and pop culture was massive.

Muhammad Ali – The boxing legend known worldwide not only for his athletic greatness but also his charisma and activism.

Marilyn Monroe – One of Hollywood’s most iconic actresses and symbols.

Oga,leave all these long talk.
How many of the people you mentioned there would be recognised by your grandma in the village?
Or by Natives in the deepest reach of the Amazon?
All of the others put together ain't one tenth the popularity of MJ.

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Re: Who Is The World's Most Famous Celebrity Of All Time? by donbenie(m): 7:03pm On Sep 19, 2025

NwaNimo1:
Jesus and then the devil...

https://storage.ko-fi.com/cdn/useruploads/display/f71a34a2-a296-47eb-b8ab-b43f79ffda5c_125.gif

Reasoning - a celebrity is celebrated an JC has Sundays on lock down.

What proof do you have that Jesus ever existed,outside of the Bible?

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Re: Who Is The World's Most Famous Celebrity Of All Time? by Ferdinandu(m): 7:03pm On Sep 19, 2025

Racoon:
@it_Rutie
https://x.com/it_Rutie/status/1968921456546296086?t=_2Ai35ZJyvvimMd7si-kIA&s=19[/quote]Hitler is except you are limiting it to Sports personalities and entertainers

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Re: Who Is The World's Most Famous Celebrity Of All Time? by sorosoke101: 7:04pm On Sep 19, 2025

Michael Jackson
Christiano Ronaldo
Beyonce
Lionel Messi
Taylor Swift
Eminem

In these order

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Re: Who Is The World's Most Famous Celebrity Of All Time? by amaridigital(m): 7:09pm On Sep 19, 2025

Obapluto:
Ronaldoooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!

God Of Soccer

Ronaldo the famous person who ever lived? No way. No one born of woman or through CS that ever lived is famous than Michael Jackson. He was even recognized as being famous as Jesus Christ. There are countries that doesn't watch soccer but every nation listens to Michael Jackson and so it will be through centuries because of his unrivalled music and fame. That man was far ahead of his generation

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Re: Who Is The World's Most Famous Celebrity Of All Time? by Wizardslayer: 7:10pm On Sep 19, 2025

Tupac dead and alive still rules.

I give it to 2pac.

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Re: Who Is The World's Most Famous Celebrity Of All Time? by CodeTemplarr: 7:11pm On Sep 19, 2025

Racoon:
@it_Rutie
https://x.com/it_Rutie/status/1968921456546296086?t=_2Ai35ZJyvvimMd7si-kIA&s=19[/quote]Include Jesus nowww. Haba.

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Re: Who Is The World's Most Famous Celebrity Of All Time? by malaria(f): 7:11pm On Sep 19, 2025

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Re: Who Is The World's Most Famous Celebrity Of All Time? by Bossterfly(f): 7:13pm On Sep 19, 2025

Racoon:
@it_Rutie
https://x.com/it_Rutie/status/1968921456546296086?t=_2Ai35ZJyvvimMd7si-kIA&s=19[/quote]Michael Jackson

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Re: Who Is The World's Most Famous Celebrity Of All Time? by EmekaBlue(m): 7:14pm On Sep 19, 2025

Michael Jackson until tomorrow so far so good. The King himself who rocked the world

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