Celebrating the enterprising spirit of the Igbo people, this section features business pioneers, CEOs, and innovators across industries. From local startups to international ventures, discover the Igbo minds driving economic growth.
Nyekachi Esther Douglas was born on May 28, 1998, in Florida, USA, and is originally from Ibaa, Emohua Local Government Area, Rivers State, Nigeria. She grew up in Tampa, Florida, where she completed her primary and secondary education. Read more
Adeyemi “Deyemi” Okanlawon was born on 19 April 1981 in Lagos, Nigeria, into a middle-class family with a strong emphasis on education, discipline, and creativity Read more
Sophie Alakija was born on February 8, 1993 in Lagos, Nigeria, grew up in a household defined by both Nigerian and Lebanese influences Read more
Kalu Ikeagwu was born on 18 May, 1972, in England to Igbo parents from Achara Ihechiowa in Arochukwu Local Government Area, Abia State Read more
Kelvin Ngozi Ikeduba was born on 21 August, 1976 in Ebute-Metta, Lagos State, Nigeria, into a close-knit family of six. Read more
Mimi Orjiekwe was born on July 14, 1987, into an Igbo family.She hails from Orji River Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria. Growing up in southeastern Nigeria. Read more
Somadina “Soma” Anyama was born on May 5, 1992, and grew up in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. He hails from Eluama in Ideato North Local Government Area, Imo State. Read more
Ini Dima-Okojie is a Nigerian actress and entrepreneur, born on June 24, 1990, in Lagos, Nigeria. She is the youngest of four children, with two… Read more
Beverly Ifunaya Bassey, professionally known as Beverly Naya, was born on April 17, 1988, in London, England, to Nigerian parents. She is the only child of her family and grew up in London, where she was exposed to a multicultural environment that shaped her worldview and early interests. Read more
Richard Evans Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, was born on July 6, 1961, in Aladja, Udu Kingdom, in present-day Delta State, Nigeria Read more
