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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...

NO, you are wrong.

I don't want to talk much about Sir Loius Ojukwu,
But Emeka Odumegwu Ojukwu will always be one of the most Famous Nigerians in our History.

The Man who created a Country (Biafra) and Almost used Aba-made weapons to defeat the Nigerian Army.

Funmilayo ransom kuti... Her bio film need tk be shown publicly.

Eniolohunda:
This question depends on where they know the people. If you live in Houston, US here and you tell an oyinbo that you are from Nigeria. Their first question will be do you know Akeem Adejuwon? Eventhough the man is old and retired from their sport. To them is the one they know from that country.

Exactly.

Go to the Arabian and Gulf country at a point in time, and they will ask you about Rashidi Yekini.

That said, when we talk about those who are famous in and outside Nigeria, it has to be a Sportsman/woman.

He's the most famous in your leadership tym an past ...
An not present cause Gen z don't think of such

pkasso:
OBJ was in my Top 10 but the poll wouldn't allow for more than 4 options. I still think he is the most famous of our leaders, both past and present.

That you didn't deem it fit to put Awolowo or Ojukwu or Fela in the options tick-box is a gross disservice to your intellect and intelligence. Sorry.

Jay Jay okocha.

Warmaterial:
always bitter! What are you doing here then?

Stupid question.

I have a right to my opinion and you don't have to be happy with it.

Doesn't make the thread any less senseless.

Not everyone has.

LegitGirl:
I've never heard of Sade Adu.

Aliko dangote is famous than all of them combined .

Some people don't know his face but they know the name. That's fame

Vinnie2000:
NO, you are wrong.

I don't want to talk much about Sir Loius Ojukwu,
But Emeka Odumegwu Ojukwu will always be one of the most Famous Nigerians in our History.

The Man who created a Country (Biafra) and Almost used Aba-made weapons to defeat the Nigerian Army.

Your last paragraph already defining you as one of "dem dem" glorify nonsense. Pls if civil war you want to drag me into abeg free me and face front I'm not interested in nonsense chest beaten, not my stuff ok.

"I only believe in success story not near success story" that claimed 3million innocent souls.

Thanks...

Aninih the armed robber.

Achebe.

Nnamdi KANU

Fela Anikulapo Kuti.

That is d most popular, famous Nigeria now and into the future.

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

Many uneducated, rural people and gen z dont know sade adu and many northerners dont know fela.

Why is Fela not in the options? If we're talking worldwide, it's Fela.

Eniolohunda:
This question depends on where they know the people. If you live in Houston, US here and you tell an oyinbo that you are from Nigeria. Their first question will be do you know Akeem Adejuwon? Eventhough the man is old and retired from their sport. To them is the one they know from that country.

While there are many in his home country who dont even know him.

femi4:
Dangote no doubt

He cut across all sectors with remakable longevity and staying power

I agree!!

Michael Jackson

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.

He couldn't have been more popular than dangote.

Fela

Babatunjo:
Obasanjo.. even before checking comments.. he came to my mind... After checking comments, he's still the most mentioned

I agree. I think he's the most famous of all our leaders

Fela Anikulapo Kuti is the most popular Nigerian of all Times

Baba Fela anikulapo 💯💯💯

pkasso:
I beg to disagree, chief. You are a PDP man so I'm not surprised

So who naa? Abi Jagaban, as he is apc?

Nackzy:
Tinubu is the most famous interns of criminality

And breaking the record for driving the most Nigerians into poverty.

MrSly:
Which kind of options is this?

Lol. I couldn't fit in all the options I wanted. I had to squeeze The Afrobeats Big 3 into one option.

erad:
Smh...

The black man and irrelevancies.

OK, let's assume everyone agrees on one person as the most famous Nigerian, what does that change? How does it help anyone? Of what use is that information to anyone?

One person just wakes up one morning as asks themselves, "how can I waste people's time today?". The people are no wiser and will always engage the silliness.

You guys should calm down with all this "black man and irrelevant thing" abeg. Even in the US, polls like these are frequent

It's a difficult task picking one individual across different generations. Again, some individuals (typically presidents) are popular in at home, but not so abroad. That being said, I will narrow this selection to celebrities such as sports and entertainment stars due to their international popularity.
These are my top 3:
1. Davido
2. Okocha
3. Burna boy

Kalaba:
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

Where is China achebe, arguably the most known Nigerian if all time?

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.

Jay jay Okocha is the most popular outside Nigeria

There isn’t a single, universally agreed individual, but the most widely cited and internationally recognized Nigerian of all time is:

Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti

Why Fela Kuti is often considered the most famous:
• Global cultural impact: Pioneer of Afrobeat, influencing music worldwide.
• Political influence: A fearless critic of military dictatorship and corruption in Nigeria.
• Enduring legacy: His music, activism, fashion, and philosophy remain globally relevant decades after his death.
• International recognition: Celebrated in documentaries, books, university courses, and the Broadway musical Fela!.