Chinua Achebe was a Nigerian novelist, poet, professor, and critic. He is best known for his first novel, "Things Fall Apart," which is considered one of the greatest African novels ever written.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is a Nigerian economist, international development expert, and former Finance Minister of Nigeria. She is the first woman and the first African to serve as Director-General of the World Trade Organization.
Wole Soyinka is a Nigerian playwright, poet, and essayist. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986, making him the first African laureate. Soyinka is known for his works addressing themes of oppression, injustice, and political corruption.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a Nigerian writer and author of novels such as "Half of a Yellow Sun" and "Americanah." Her work often explores themes of feminism, identity, and post-colonialism.
Aliko Dangote is a Nigerian billionaire businessman and philanthropist. He is the founder and chairman of Dangote Group, one of the largest conglomerates in Africa with interests in commodities such as cement, sugar, and flour.
Fela Kuti was a Nigerian musician, bandleader, and human rights activist. He is credited with pioneering the Afrobeat genre and using his music as a platform to advocate for social and political change in Nigeria.
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti was a Nigerian educator, political leader, and women's rights activist. She was a prominent figure in the Nigerian independence movement and advocated for women's rights, education, and social justice.
Olusegun Obasanjo is a Nigerian statesman and former military ruler who served as the President of Nigeria from 1999 to 2007. He played a key role in Nigeria's transition to democracy and has been involved in various international peacekeeping efforts.
Dora Akunyili was a Nigerian pharmacist, professor, and former Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). She led efforts to combat counterfeit drugs and improve the safety of food and pharmaceutical products in Nigeria.
Goodluck Jonathan is a Nigerian politician who served as the President of Nigeria from 2010 to 2015. He previously served as Vice President and acted as President following the death of President Umaru Yar'Adua.