Through Oluwatomiwa Ogunniyi
August 11, 2022 | 10:24 a.m
Leo season is finally here! Leo, Latin for lion, is the fifth sign of the zodiac corresponding to the constellation Leo, coming after Cancer and before Virgo. Leo is represented by Leo and they are energetic fire signs who are also the kings and queens of heaven…
Leo season is finally here! Leo, Latin for lion, is the fifth sign of the zodiac corresponding to the constellation Leo, coming after Cancer and before Virgo. Leo is represented by Leo and they are energetic fire signs who are also the kings and queens of the heavenly jungle.
They have been described as passionate, vivacious, limelight lovers and are known to be natural leaders; Leos have birthdays between July 23rd and August 22nd. From ace footballers, reality TV personalities to famous actresses and politicians, the Leo season is brimming with shining celebrities.
Charles Chukwuma Soludo
Soludo, born July 28, is a politician and economics professor who has served as the fifth Democratic governor of Anambra State since March 17, 2022. He is also a former Governor and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). as Governor of the Bank on 29 May 2004 and a member of the International Advisory Group of the British Department for International Development and a member of President Buhari’s Presidential Economic Advisory Committee.
Sanusi Lamido Sanusi
He is known by the religious title of Khalifa Sanusi II; He was born on July 31st and is a spiritual leader of the Tijanniyah Sufi order in Nigeria. He is a member of the Dabo Dynasty and was an emir of the ancient state of Kano. He succeeded his great-uncle Ado Bayero to the throne on June 8, 2014 and spent most of his reign campaigning for cultural reforms in northern Nigeria until he was dethroned by the state government on March 9, 2020. He was Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria from 2009 to 2014 and, until his suspension, initiated banking reforms after exposing the $20 billion oil scandal.
Nwankwo canoe
Kanu, born August 1, is a former professional soccer player who played as a forward. He was a member of the Nigerian national team and played for Nigerian side Iwuanyanwu Nationale, Dutch side Ajax, Italy’s Inter Milan and English clubs Arsenal, West Bromwich Albion and Portsmouth. One of the few players to have won the Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League, UEFA Cup and an Olympic gold medal, he is considered one of the greatest players in African football history. He is the owner of Kanu Sports TV, an internet sports television company.
Uti Nwachukwu
Born on August 3rd, he is a style icon, TV personality, actor and co-host of the show Jara. Uti is the 40-year-old Nigerian representative at Big Brother Africa 3 and became the third displaced person of the Big Brother Africa 3 home in 2008. In 2010, Uti took part as a contestant in Big Brother Africa 5: All-Stars, in which he ultimately won. Uti has acted in several Nollywood films; including The Changer, Finding Mercy, Nnenda, In the Cupboard, Broken Silence, Weekend Getaway and Deep Inside.
jess jagz
Jesse Garba Abaga, known professionally as Jesse Jagz, was born on August 10 and is a rapper, record producer and songwriter. He signed a record deal with Chocolate City in 2010 and released his debut studio album Jag of All Tradez that same year; In 2013, he voluntarily pulled out of the Chocolate City deal and announced the formation of his independent label Jagz Nation.
Queen Nwokoye
Queen is an actress born on August 11th. She is best known for starring in a 2014 film titled Chetanna, which earned her a Best Actress nomination at the 11th Africa Movie Academy Awards. Nwokoye acted in several Nigerian films, winning awards and receiving nominations.
Kiki Mordi
Nkiru “Kiki” Mordi, born August 12, is an investigative journalist, filmmaker, author and entrepreneur. She dropped out of school because she was being harassed by a certain professor at her school; This ordeal led to her contribution to the ‘Sex for Grades’ video with the BBC Africa Eye. The documentary exposed the extent of sexual harassment among Nigerian and Ghanaian teachers and won several international awards. In 2016, she won the Outstanding Radio Program Host (South-South) award at the Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards.
Fate Etiko
Destiny Etiko, born August 12, is an actress whose career became well known after appearing in a film titled Idemili which was produced by Ernest Obi in 2012 but was not released until 2014. Her role in the film earned her a City People Entertainment Awards nomination. Before her role in the film titled Idemili, Etiko had appeared in other films although she did not receive any prominent roles in them.
Bad boy Timz
Olorunyomi Oloruntimilehin known professionally as Bad Boy Timz who was born August 13 is a singer and songwriter. He became known with the release of the hit single “MJ” and a subsequent remix with singer Mayorkun. He was also featured on Olamide’s song “Loading” from his album Carpe Diem, which earned him the title of Rookie of the Year at The Headies 2020.
Eva Alordiah
Eva Alordiah, born August 13, better known as Eva Alordiah is a rapper, entertainer, makeup artist, fashion designer and entrepreneur. Ever since breaking into Nigeria’s music industry, Eva has been recognized as one of Nigeria’s finest rappers and has won multiple awards to her name. Eva is the owner of makeupByOrsela, a company specializing in makeup services.
Jay Jay Okocha
Augustine Azuka Okocha, commonly known as Jay-Jay Okocha, born August 14, is a former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. Between 1993 and 2006 he made 73 appearances for the Nigerian national team, scoring 14 goals and was a member of three FIFA World Cup squads. He is considered one of the greatest footballers in Africa.
Samson Siasia
Samson Siasia, born August 14, is a former professional soccer striker and former head coach of the Nigeria national team from 2010 to October 2011. He was reappointed in 2016. On August 16, 2019, FIFA banned Siasia for life from all football activities, which was later reduced to five years following a match-fixing investigation.
Tosin Bucknor
Oluwatosin “Tosyn” Bucknor, born August 15, was a writer, singer-songwriter, radio and television host, social media content creator, and vlogger who died of sickle cell anemia. She worked as a journalist at Inspiration FM until her death in 2018 and also ran the These Genes Project to help people with sickle cell disease.
running city
Douglas Jack Agu, born August 19, better known by his stage name Runtown, is a singer, songwriter and producer. In 2014, he released “Gallardo,” a song featuring vocals by Davido, which burst into the limelight immediately after the song’s release. In 2015 Runtown released his debut studio album titled Ghetto University through Eric Many Entertainment.
Veeiye
Victoria Adeyele, known professionally as Veeiye or Vee, is a British-born tv-personality, singer-songwriter, born 19 August. She was 4th runner up in Big Brother Naija Lockdown Edition of 2020. She has some amazing songs like “On & On”, “Ecstasy”, “Enter My Head” with ex roommate Laycon and others.
Tai Solarin
Augustus Taiwo “Tai” Solarin was an educator and author. He founded the famous Mayflower School, Ikenne, Ogun State in 1956. In 1952 Solarin became Principal of Molusi College, Ijebu Igbo, a post he held until 1956 when he became proprietor and Principal of the Mayflower School. Tai Solarin is one of the post-independence civilians
Human rights critics and activists in Nigeria. He was born on August 20 and died on July 27, 1994.
Olayinka Sanni
Sanni, born August 21, is a Nigerian-American professional basketball player; She recently played the center/power forward position for Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and also for Charleville-Méz in France – LFB.