» "Ten Most Famous People In Nigeria 2016" «

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.