Today, the Igbo people remain dynamic contributors to global commerce, politics, arts, and scholarship. Efforts to preserve Igbo language, culture, and history have intensified, even as globalization reshapes traditional life. The early 21st century is marked by cultural renaissance, innovation, and renewed calls for political recognition and autonomy.
Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu (née Onoh, born 5 August 1968) is a Nigerian politician, diplomat, lawyer, and businesswoman. Read more
Spouse’s Names:
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu
Aloma Isaac Junior, popularly known as Zicsaloma, was born on November 7, 1991, in Kaduna State, Nigeria. He hails from Abia State and is the third of four children Read more
Chukwuebuka Obi-Uchendu is a Nigerian media personality, known for hosting the reality show Big Brother Naija, Read more
Spouse’s Names:
Cynthia Obianodo
Alexx Ekubo (born Alex Ekubo-Okwaraeke; 10 April 1986) is a Nigerian actor and model. He was first runner up at the 2010 Mr Nigeria contest. He won the Best Actor in a Supporting Role award at the 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in the Weekend Getaway Read more
Chukwurah Philip Emeagwali, commonly known as Philip Emeagwali, was born on August 23, 1954, in Akure, in what is now Ondo State, Nigeria Read more
Spouse’s Names:
Dale Brown Emeagwali,
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a Nigerian novelist, short-story writer and activist. Regarded as a central figure in postcolonial feminist literature, she is the author of the novels Purple Hibiscus, Half of a Yellow Sun and Americanah Read more
Spouse’s Names:
Ivara Esege (Married 2009)
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala GCON is a Nigerian economist, who has been serving as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization since March 2021. She is the first woman and first African to lead the World Trade Organization as Director-General. Read more
Spouse’s Names:
Dr. Ikemba Iweala
Peter Gregory Obi CON (born July 19, 1961) is a prominent Nigerian businessman and politician, known for his tenure as the Governor of Anambra State and his later involvement in national politics, including his 2023 presidential run under the Labour Party. Read more
Spouse’s Names:
Margaret Brownson Usen
Dr. Anthony-Claret Onwutalobi is a visionary leader and entrepreneur with a broad portfolio spanning technology, business, and social advocacy. Born in Otolo Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria, Dr. Claret, a Finnish-Nigerian citizen, is renowned for his significant contributions to leadership, community development, and global initiatives. Read more
James Ikechukwu Esomugha, popularly known as Jim Iyke, is a Nigerian actor and one of the stars of the movie Last Flight to Abuja. Read more
Spouse’s Names:
Dana Kinduryte
