Funke Fadugba, Abbey Lanre, Kenny Dee; Platforms Africa highlights the names, and details of Nigerians of fame born on day their nation marked Independence day
1. Funke Fadugba
Funke Fadugba was the former Chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos council.
She was a broadcaster with the DAAR communication limited.
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She was born on October 1, 1960, exactly the day Nigeria got independence.
2. Bright Chimezie
Bright Chimezie was born on October 1, 1960, in the Eastern part of Nigeria. He is a musician who rose to prominence in the 1980s because of his unique style of music known as “Zigima Sound.”
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Bright Chimezie used his unique style of music to revolutionize the musical structure in Nigeria with lyrics that focused on social issues in the country in a rather funny way.
3. Abbey Lanre
Born Abiodun Olanrewaju on October 1, 1962, the creative is an award-winning Nollywood actor, writer, producer, and director. he hails from Iseyin, Oyo State. He is known for “Ajadi Apere” (2018) and “Odada” (2018).
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In 2015, Abbey Lanre won the prestigious award of Best film director (Indigenous) at the Nigeria Entertainment Award. Olanrewaju Abiodun won the award ahead of other notable Nollywood directors: Blessing Adejumo, Amechi Ukeje, Ugezu J. Ugezu, Niji Akanni, and Okey Zubelu Okoh.
Abbey Lanre is a strong ally of Alhaji Taiwo Hassan popularly known as Ogogo and Yinka Quadri. He is a solid force to reckon with in the Yoruba movie industry.
4. Abbey Jimoh
Popular Nollywood filmmaker, Abbey Jimoh, is also having a double celebration today as he marks his birthday and celebrates Nigeria’s Independence Day.
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In an Instagram post on one of his birthdays, Abbey Jomo as he is fondly called referred to himself as a child born on the day of three festivities. He revealed that he was born on a Sallah day which fell on Nigeria Independence Day and also falls on a Friday, which is a big day for Muslims.
5. Hakeem Kae-Kazim
Hollywood star, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, was born on October 1, 1962. The 60-year-old British-Nigerian actor is best known for his work in the Starz television series, Black Sails; and his portrayal of Georges Rutaganda in the 2004 drama film, Hotel Rwanda.
Kae-Kazim was born in Lagos, Nigeria, where he spent his early years before his family relocated to London, England. His interest in acting began with school plays and The National Youth Theatre, which is when he discovered that he had “a love for theatre, for acting”.
He trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, graduating in 1987 and was offered a space with The Royal Shakespeare Company, where he continued his classical training.
6. Kenny Dee
Nwobodo Daniel Ekene also known as, Kenny Dee, is a Nigerian singer, song writer, performer, entertainer and recording artist. He was born 1st October 1990 to a family of four. Kenny Dee started his career in music in Enugu where he worked with Flavour Nabania and moved to Abuja to join the rap group called GG HAT, meaning, Ghetto Guys in Harmony and Advocate Thrillers. Interestingly, popular singer and Project Fame judge, Praiz, was the official producer in his studio located in Kaduna. He later moved to Lagos in 2012 in his pursuit of greener pastures.
7. James Ume
James Ume is the Publisher of the Whistlers. He was born on October 1, and this makes him to celebrate birthday any day that Nigeria celebrates its independence.
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