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This is an inconclusive list plssssss.......

O L A J U M O K E's name is missing..

No no this list is wack joor..where is Jagaban Tinubu and Olamide baddo...aaaa sentiments apart joor

USELESS RANKING HOW CAN GEJ BE NO 1!!!

UNACCEPTABLE RANKING HOW CAN GEJ BE NO 1!!!

For sure, Bura'ri must be on the list. But definately famous for the wrong reasons.
Like :

NobleAngell:
As long as my name is not there, then its invalid, sorry!

act according to ur moniker,be noble and don't be self centered.

queenaisha:
fake list...were is my name!?...who doesnt know d wife of mohammed huh!

Which mohammed? Or do you mean lie mohammed

What about tompolo What about tompolo

These ppl no sabi anything Dasuki is surpose to be on that list, Ese and Yellow, Olamide Don Jazzy Etc

Where's 2face, where's shakau where's mama peace. They deserve to be shortlisted.

ROTIMI AMAECHI SHOULD BE NUMBER 4

4TH PERSON

Codedrock:
After weeks of research T.I.N Magazine finally comes up with the 2016 list of the ten most famous people in Nigeria.
Our research was done in different parts of Nigeria by asking people different questions about the nominees. All thanks to the T.I.N Magazine readers who volunteered themselves to help carry out this research in their states.


Criteria We Used:
=> The recognition of each nominees "Name"
=> The recognition of their "Face"
=> Their reputation
You will find notable mentions after the top ten, so relax and gently take a look at the:


TEN MOST FAMOUS PEOPLE IN NIGERIA 2016


10] FUNKE AKINDELE

Funke Akindele is definitely one of the most famous people in Nigeria at the moment; she was ranked 10th in last year's ranking.
OUR RESEARCH SHOWS:
Funke Akindele is still a well known entertainer in the country, her continuous appearances on billboards and TV adverts revealed she is one of the most popular faces in Nigeria. In our 2016 research we noted at least 80% Yoruba people know who Funke is. We discovered many Nigerians of other tribe know Funke Akindele either by name or facial recognition.
Funke is quite known by many Nigerian kids, youths and adults. She has managed to keep her no.10th position in this year's ranking.


9] MERCY JOHNSON

Mercy Johnson according to our research is the most famous actor in Nigeria. She was ranked no.8 in Nigeria in our 2015 ranking, but now she dropped.
OUR RESEARCH SHOWS:
Mercy is a very popular Nollywood actress who feature in a lot of movies which millions of Nigerians watch, Mercy is quite controversial both online and offline. Mercy's face is quite a very popular one as she also features in many TV&Billboard ads too. Her name sounds familiar to many Nigerians and so is her face. Our research revealed Mercy is quite known both in the South and Northern part of Nigeria.

8] PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE

Known to be the G.O of the largest Christian ministry in Nigeria, pastor Adeboye was ranked no.5 in our last year's ranking, well; he dropped to no.8 this year.
OUR RESEARCH SHOWS
Half of Nigeria's population’s religion is Christianity and him heading the largest ministry in the country shows he is known by many Christians even ones that are not part of his ministry. We figured many Muslims know who Adeboye is too. The respected man of God is one of the most famous spiritual leaders in the country. Well, not known by many kids but known by many youths, adults and old ones.


7] T.B JOSHUA

The very popular Nigerian prophet well known beyond the shores of Africa has been featured on this list to be the 7th most famous person in Nigeria as of 2016. He is the spiritual leader of the Synagogue church of all nations which is located in Lagos Nigeria.

OUR RESEARCH SHOWS:
The minister, televangelist and prophet is well known by Nigerians in every part of the country. He is known by both Christians and Muslims in the country because of his prophesies and miracles. Prophet Joshua is one of the most influential and controversial people in Nigeria. He is well known by people that are not even religious.
He is not well known by kids but known by many youths,adults, and old ones.


6] DAVIDO

David Adeleke popularly known as Davido has been ranked to be the 6th person on this list, he is a well known musician even beyond the shores of Nigeria . Was ranked no.7 in last year's ranking.
OUR RESEARCH SHOWS:
The singer is one of the most famous music stars in the country at the moment. Mostly known by kids,youths and a few adults, the singer came into the music industry 5 years ago and he has managed to become one of the most famous people in Nigeria today. We discovered his music is being heard in every part of the country but majority in the southern part though. As of 2016 the singer is the most followed Nigerian person on social media. Davido's face is quite a popular one too due to his popular music videos, TV and Billboard ads also.


5] WIZKID

The pop star Wizkid Ayo Balogun was the 6th on the list last year and he's moved up to be at the no.5 position in this year's ranking. Well, according to our research Wizkid is the most famous entertainer in Nigeria at the moment.
OUR RESEARCH SHOWS:
Wizkid keeps getting famous across the country, came into the spotlight in year 2010 and now he has managed to be one of the most famous people in the country through his music. Just like Davido Wizkid is mostly known by kids, youths and many adults too.
We discovered his name is quite a popular one, when we asked Nigerian that are not hip hop fans to mention hiphop singers they know his name comes first or second, in one other words we can say his name represents pop music in Nigeria. As of 2016, Wizkid is the most followed Nigerian person on Twitter.

4] OBASANJO

Olusegun Obasanjo is a very influential politician in Nigeria. He was ranked no.4 last year and this year he's remained at the same position.
OUR RESEARCH SHOWS:
Obasanjo also known as OBJ is well known by many Nigerians, we figured Obasanjo is well known by Nigerians starting from age 13 and up, the famous politician is the only Nigerian who has lead the country for almost 12years, this made him very well known to many generations, we discovered Obasanjo is well known by many old ones, adults, and youths.


3] PRESIDENT BUHARI

Well, he is very well expected to be on this list. Muhammadu Buhari is the incumbent president of the federal republic of Nigeria and he's been ranked no.3 on this list.
OUR RESEARCH SHOWS:
As the president of Nigeria, Buhari is well known by many kids as they are being thought in their various schools. The president is well known by every Nigerian youth and adults but not well known by many old ones.
We figured the president's name is well known by many but his face not that much.


2] DANGOTE


Aliko Dangote Nigeria's richest person for a very longtime is the second most famous person in Nigeria. Ranked no.3 last year moved up to no.2 this year.
OUR RESEARCH SHOWS:
The name; "Dangote" as a brand and personality is well known by almost every living Nigerian due to the reputation of being the richest Nigerian living or dead. He is mostly known by kids as a brand due to his name written on every product belonging to the brand; "Dangote". We figured his face is not quite known to many but the name is. Dangote is well known by almost every Nigerian youth, adult and old ones.


1] GOODLUCK JONATHAN

Ranked to be the no.1 last year, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is still the most famous Nigerian person as of 2016, the former president of Nigeria is still well known by every living Nigerian person on the planet.
OUR RESEARCH SHOWS:
The president's name and face remains very well known by many Nigerians. President Goodluck led the country for over 5years and in 5years he became one of the most famous Nigerian leaders ever.
We figured Jonathan’s name, face and reputation is very well known by many Nigerians kids, youths, adults and old ones. The ex-president has remained relevant and controversial even after leaving office in 2015.

NOTABLE MENTIONS: DON JAZZY, OMOTOLA JALADE, JAY JAY OKOCHA, D'BANJ, P-SQUARE, TONTO DIKEH, WOLE SOYINKA, TIWA SAVAGE, GENEVIEVE NNAJI.
SOURCE:http://www.takemetonaija.com/2016/03/ten-most-famous-people-in-nigeria-2016.html

Oba of Ife is not in that list? Na lie tell me wetin Davido , Wizkid and Funke name is doing there? Even Olajumoke make name pass these three individual.

Shekau nko?

how come my papa name no follow. he is also famous for fighting and wining the communual war in ma village nah

jimmyolasun:
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh!! Mr praise

lol......na mistake ooo

Number 1: It's too early to create a 2016 list. Number 2: The list is crap.

Where is phyno?
Where is bukola saraki?

Shekau nko?

Wher un keep 2baba? Davido sef go ask d question...

Foolish dolts, you listed famous people in Nigeria of 2016 in March , just three month into the new year. I thought its gonna be by the end of the year before making your assessment.
And its not by force to list famous people, some guys that should be there aren't.
Enjoy your list you kids, I am going back to my cave.

Where is olamide,2face,Amaechi on that list?

Funke nd Mercy johnson cnt be on that list. How many of our local fulani/hausa folk knw them?

Even in your notable mentions,there is no 2baba.Continue

Rev. Fr. Mbaka nko?

six (6) out of the ten (10) people are yorubas.
Na wa oooooo.

This fake pass fake..,this is the original fake..any oda fake is no.2

Until I see Nnamdi Kanu.

You're super-wrong! Where are the following people?

Olajumoke
Ese
Yinusa
Dasuki
Ooni of Ife
Davido, his Baby mama and Dele Momodu
etc

Hit like if you think I'm correct jare!

What of that Lai Muhammad guy?

Fake list how comes wizkid,davido are in d list while Mikel obi not deir

Scrab

nah lie/where is p square/d banj/tinubu/amaechi