Popular Celebrities From Osun State
Osun State popularly known as Omoluabi state is home to some of the Nigerian biggest celebrities and entertainers.
Osun State is a Yoruba state in Southwest Nigeria. It is a state rich in both human and natural resources.
In this post, we will be discussing the human resources in Osun state with special attention to celebrities and popular personalities in Osun State.
Celebrities in Osun State cuts across different entertainment sectors from musicians to actors/actress and comedians etc.
These are people who have achieved fame through excelling in what they do.
Some or our audience might contest our Osun State celebrities list, but we will welcome opinions and reactions on celebrities from Osun State using our comment section.
So, this post is dedicated to information and updates on top celebrities from Osun state.
List of Celebrities from Osun state
Below is the roll call and list of first class and popular celebrities from Osun State Nigeria.
These are top celebrities from Osun State with national outlook, in the sense that they are known and popular across all regions of Nigeria. Popular Osun celebrities are listed below.
David Adeleke (Davido)
Popular Nigerian hip hop and afrobeat singer David Adeleke known by his stage name, Davido is the most popular celebrity from Osun State.
Davido is one of the biggest music artists in Nigeria. He is an award winning musician with numerous music albums to his credit.
Davido is true founder of popular music record label, Davido Music Worldwide and is highly rated in Nigeria.
He sits on the top of biggest and most popular celebrities from Osun State.
Adewale Mayowa (Mayorkun)
Mayorkun, a stage name for another popular Nigerian musician is among top celebrities from Osun state.
The singer, songwriter and pianist is a very close ally of Davido and announced his emergence into Nigeria music scene with his debut single “Eleko”.
His first music album titled “Made in Lagos” was released in 2018. Since then, Mayorkun has continued to thrive in Nigeria music industry and is rated one of the futures of the industry.
He joins Davido in the list of top and most popular celebrities from Osun state.
Eedris Abdulkareem
This another celebrity from Osun state that is very popular and well-known. Eedris is a musician and activist.
He is fondly remembered for using his music to call out the ills in Nigeria society in the early 2000.
He hails from Osun state and is a very popular veteran musician in Nigeria.
Femi Jacobs
Popular Nollywood actor, Femi Jacobs makes the cut of popular celebrities from Osun state. Femi is the biggest and most popular actor from Osun state currently.
He starrs in popular and blockbuster Nigerian films. He is very popular and highly regarded in Osun State.
Toyin Adegbola
Toyin is Nigerian top Nollywood actress, producer and director who is native of Osun state.
She is one of the biggest and most popular actress from Osun State. She started off her acting career by starring mostly in Yoruba films in 1984.
She is a mother and grand mother and top film maker from Osun.
Biola Ige
Biola Ige is a top nollywood actress from Ilesha also made the roll call of top celebrities from Osun state.
She was born and raised in Wukari Taraba state but is native of Osun state.
She survived health challenges to come back strong in her acting career.
Mike Bamiloye
Mike Bamiloye is another top and popular actor from Osun State.
He is also movie producer, director as well as an evangelist.
He was born in1960 in Ilesha. Mike has featured, produced and directed several Nigerian films over the years.
Mo’Cheddah
Mo’Cheddah is the stage name for music singer, Modupe-Oreoluwa Oyeyemi Ola.
Her debut music album came in 2010 under knighthouse entertainment, an entertainment company working closely with Wizkid at that time.
Modupe-Oreoluwa Oyeyemi Ola Though born in Lagos, has her roots in Osun state. She is among popular celebrities from Osun state.
Seyi Shay
Deborah Oluwaseyi Joshua Professionally known as Seyi Shay is a Nigerian – England based singer, songwriter and actress.
She was credited to producing three songs used as soundtrack to Konami’s video game Crime Life: Gang Wars.
Seyi Shay has worked with some of Nigeria’s biggest music artists like Wizkid, KCee, Olamide, Vector and Timaya.
She is in the league of top celebrities from Osun state.
Funmi Awelewa
Funmi Awelewa is also in the list of of top and most popular celebrities from Osun state.
She hails from Iwo in Osun state and is very active in Nigeria Nollywood industry with many Yourba films to her credit.