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TOP TEN MOST INFLUENTIAL CONTEMPORARY NAIJA CELEBRITIES (SEE WHO MADE THE LIST)

We said we were going to bring it to you, and here it is. Regardless of the particular aspect of the entertainment industry they come from, these celebrities have been put under the scale and their level of influence have been weighed
However, this is going to raise issues and and several opinions, this has been carried out by the influence calculator. Feel free to let your opinions known and post your comments. here is a breakdown of the list.

1) 2FACE IDIBIA

Innocent Ujah Idibia popularly known as 2face or 2baba is undeniably and unarguably the most influential contemporary naija celeb. He has bagged up a total of 42 awards both locally and internationally. The 37 year old is also known for his bed jumping but of course decided to settle down. kudos to you 2baba.

2) DBANJ

 Dapo Daniel Oyebanjo, the koko master himself, known for the use of his instrumentals. The 33 year old is also known for his energy and ginger in his performances. He has bagged up 7 awards as a solo artist and several nominations both locally and internationally and endorsement deals. Since he left the defunct mo'hits he's been faced with a lot of criticisms but the oliver twist crooner still continues to produce music as what he loves best. He has featured international acts such as big sean, kanye west and the likes.

3) P SQUARE
 
 Peter and Paul Okoye, the RnB and  afro pop producing duo are unarguably one of the top ten most influential contemporary celebs in Naija. P square have bagged 16 awards both locally and internationally as a duo. They have featured international acts such as Rozay in their songs. The 31 year olds are also known for their energetic stage performances and producing state of the art music videos.

4) Genevieve Nnaji
 
The beautiful and ever sexy mother of a 15 year old girl, Genevieve Nnaji is the highest paid actress in the Nigerian Film Industry. The 34 year old has bagged up several awards and nominations both locally and internationally. At a tender age of 8 in 1987, the actress kick started her career and has gone on to produce over 300 movies in the Nigerian Film industry.


5) OMOTOLA JALADE EKEINDE
Also known as omo sexy, The beautiful, sexy and bootilicious mother of four is a virtuous actress, singer and philanthropist who has bagged 10 awards and several nominations both locally and internationally. The 35 year old who got married at a tender age and started her career in 1995 has produced a whooping number of 300 films and sold millions of copies. Earlier this year, she starred in the US TV series Hit The Floor.

6) TY MIX
Ace music producer and MTN Project Fame judge TY MIX, known for his professionalism, modest carriage and baby voice.  TY MIX has produced hit singles for the likes of Iyanya, Praise, Waje, Tiwa Savage and the likes. He has also bagged several national awards. He has love for the blind and he helps through his charity foundation Heart Sound.

7) BANKY W

Olubankole Wellington, the United States born Lagosian is a vocalist, singer and song writer. The 32 year old who comes from a wealthy background is the EME boss who has signed several artist to the Music Label such as wizkid, shaydee, Niyola, skales etc. He started in his career back in 2002 and rose to limelight with his hit single Ebute Metta in the Nigerian music Industry.

8) WIZKID
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun popularly known as wizkid who comes from a polygamous home of 3 wives and the last of 6 children from his mother is a songwriter, recording artist and performer. He rose to stardom with his hit single don't dull in 2009. He has gone on to produce several hit singles over the years and he has featured international acts such as femi kuti, kardinal official, wale and the likes. He is currently rated as one of the best artists in the Nigerian music industry.
 
9) FUNKE AKINDELE

 Akindele Olufunke Ayotunde is an ace actress in the Nigerian music industry. She started her career back in the 90s where she starred in the TV drama I need to know. She gained a lot of popularity in with her blockbuster movie jennifa and has gone on to produce a lot films in the Nigerian movie industry. Despite the controversies surrounding her of late, the 36 year old has carved out a niche for herself in the Nigerian movie industry with her ever increasing fan base.

AY COMEDIAN


Simply known as Ayo and popularly known as AY comedian is a Nigerian comedian and comedy show producer. He came into limelight with his joke about pastors (uh hun uh hun). Since then he has path the way for other comedians in Nigeria today such as bovi, seyi law and the likes.

So this is the list of the top ten most influential contemporary naija celebrities of 2013. Feel free to drop your comments and let your opinions known.   (Influence Calculator)








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