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In no particular order, it has to be one of these icons:

1. Fela
2. Kanu Nwankwo
3. Jay Jay Okocha
4. Ojukwu
5. Sani Abacha
6. I brahim Babangida
7. Wole Soyinka

Davdio

pkasso:
Nigeria is the most populous Black nation on the planet and it's no surprise that such a country has produced exceptionally talented people who have made names for themselves in different spheres of life. Be it in business, politics, academia, sports and entertainment.

These individuals have left their mark in their respective fields and history is replete with their accomplishments. But which one of these personalities has achieved the highest of recognition? The one whose name is mentioned even in the most remote of lands. Who is the most famous Nigerian of all time?

You can mention other names not available in the poll.

Which kind of options is this?

None of these people!

Some people actually voted Davido, wizkid and burna boy over Wole Soyinka. I regret participating in this silly poll!

Love800:
I think its odumegu ojukwu's dad.

He was the first billionaire in nigeria as i read.

Does money make someone famous and become the greatest of all time? Pls what is ojukwu worth compare to Dangote, Otedola, Adenuga and Rabiu I swear ojukwu stand in class of local Anambra billionaire abeg rest biko.

Talk about Obj, Jayjay Okocha wonder man, Soyinka, Achebe etc ok...

Fela Anikulapo Kuti 💯

It must be Ojukwu.

I don't recall one person everyone knows, even his enemies

Jayhome24:
Does money make someone famous and become the greatest of all time? Pls what is ojukwu worth compare to Dangote, Otedola, Adenuga and Rabiu I swear ojukwu stand in class of local Anambra billionaire abeg rest biko.

Talk about Obj, Jayjay Okocha wonder man, Soyinka, Achebe etc ok...

Col Ojukwu is even more popular than his father.

cassidy1996:
I beg remove those 3 big boys from there

They are currently one of the most famous Nigerians we have

No joke…

TEYA:
Some people actually voted Davido, wizkid and burna boy over Wole Soyinka. I regret participating in this silly poll!

They are famous make we no lie…

Entertainment is fame..

Check their Instagram followers alone

For example, Ronaldo / Messi are currently the most famous Humans on earth

They are by far more famous than even Nelson Mandela and Trump combined

Pastor Jerry Eze exceptional man of the true God.

Muritala Muhammad, money named after him.

ChizzyBuna:
Remove Wole Soyinka from that list

Portable and MC Oluomo are bigger than Soyinka

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Hatred and bitterness are generational cursed

Honoredeblazac:
The most famous Nigerian of all time was T.B. Joshua, and there is no question about it. The man was known all over the African continent, Asia, South America, and anywhere there are Christians. People came from all over the world to kneel at the feet of the Black Prophet, and presidents came to worship with him.

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This one go school at all?

FELA

Obasanjo, Aliko Dangote, JJ Okocha,

Chief M.K.O. Abiola = The Most Famous Nigerian of All Time

I think the most famous of all time is Jennifer (Funke Akindele)

Fela kuti, Dangote, Nnamdi Azikiwe, Ngozi Okonji Iweala.


That series from fela to Ngozi.

Why you no put None Of The above. I wan press am

pkasso:
Nigeria is the most populous Black nation on the planet and it's no surprise that such a country has produced exceptionally talented people who have made names for themselves in different spheres of life. Be it in business, politics, academia, sports and entertainment.

These individuals have left their mark in their respective fields and history is replete with their accomplishments. But which one of these personalities has achieved the highest of recognition? The one whose name is mentioned even in the most remote of lands. Who is the most famous Nigerian of all time?

You can mention other names not available in the poll.

kpankpangolo:
...of all time? I would say either Fela or Sade Adu. Seun useless poll no follow.

I've never heard of Sade Adu.

Determining the "most famous Nigerian of all time" can be subjective and depends on various criteria such as cultural influence, political impact, or global recognition. However, some prominent figures often mentioned in this context include:

1. **Wole Soyinka** - A Nobel Prize-winning playwright and poet, Soyinka is recognized for his literary works and activism against political oppression in Nigeria.

2. **Chinua Achebe** - Known for his novel "Things Fall Apart," Achebe is one of the most significant African authors and is credited with bringing African literature to a global audience.

3. **Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala** - As a former finance minister and the first female Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Okonjo-Iweala is a prominent figure in global economics and politics.

4. **Muhammad Ali** - Although not Nigerian himself, he was famously connected to the country through his friendship with Nigerian boxer Dick Tiger and his support for African independence movements.

5. **Bola Ahmed Tinubu** - A key political figure in Nigeria, he was the Governor of Lagos State and has had a significant influence in Nigerian politics.

6. **Fela Kuti** - A legendary musician and the pioneer of Afrobeat, Kuti's music and activism against government corruption have made him an enduring cultural icon.

7. **Davido and Wizkid** - Both are internationally recognized musicians who have played a significant role in bringing Nigerian music, particularly Afrobeats, to a global audience.

Each of these individuals has made substantial contributions to their respective fields, making them some of the most recognized Nigerians worldwide.

If you search for the best afribeats
You have so many options

You search for best Nigerian footballer
You will have so many options

You search for best Nigerian playe writer
You have so many options
Only few will search for Nigerian novels recipients

But you see money

When you type in
The richest black man in the world
Only one name pops out

1.) Ojukwu

2.) Agbani Darego

3.) Obasanjo

4.) Fela

5.) Jay Jay Okocha

6.) Azikiwe

7.) Awolowo

8.) Tuface Idibia

9.) M.K.O Abiola

10.) Dangote

Na Fela Kuti. Abami Eda.

U should have replaced women saying with fela ...

Okocha is the most famous of Nigeria of all time

Where's baba Fela?

That should be Olusegun Obasanjo

It has to be FELA.
He is still Popular after leaving this Earth in 1997.

Tuface
Wizkid
Burnaboy
Timaya
Erigga
Etc have all taken a Part of his song to sing Theirs.

Okpeshelu Ayakata.
Peace out.