Concentrated in the Southwest, the Yoruba are famous for their diverse traditional religions, vibrant arts, and urban centers like Lagos and Ibadan. Many are also Christian or Muslim.
Toke Makinwa (born 3 November 1984) is a Nigerian radio and TV host, YouTuber, actress, author, and lifestyle entrepreneur from Idanre LGA, Ondo State. Orphaned… Read more
Joy Mojisola Raimi, popularly known as Queen Tiwa, was born on June 29, 2000, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Though born and raised in… Read more
Joke Silva, MFR (born 29 September 1961), is a veteran Nigerian actress, director, and businesswoman. With decades of experience bridging theatre, film, television and arts… Read more
Desmond Oluwashola Elliot, popularly known as Desmond Elliot, was born on February 4, 1974, in Lagos State, Nigeria. He comes from a richly diverse background—his… Read more
Spouse’s Names:
Victoria Elliot
Femi Jacobs, whose full name is Oluwafemisola Jacobs, was born on May 8 1980, in Ile Ife, Osun State, Nigeria, into a large and polygamous… Read more
Oba Joseph Olugbenga Oloyede was born on December 7, 1962, and raised in Ipetumodu, Osun State, where he began his educational journey at Christ Church… Read more
Samuel Akinade Badekale was born on 15 May 2003 in Mushin Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria, to Pastor Femi Badekale and Assistant Pastor… Read more
Yemi Ebelechi Alade was born into a culturally diverse Nigerian household, on March 13, 1989. Her father, James Alade, was a police commissioner from Akoko,… Read more
Yinka Omolola Theisen (née Ajakaiye), widely known as Yinka Theisen, was born on April 9, 1969, in Lagos State, Nigeria, into a prominent Yoruba family.… Read more
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Divorced from first husband (surname Theisen), Engaged to actor-filmmaker Linc Edochie (engaged May 2025; not yet married) |
