7 Nigerian Celebrities Whose Real Names May Surprise You

It is always fascinating to learn celebrities’ real names considering that most of their stage names and nicknames have become household names.

However, these celebrities have reasons why they have chosen to stick with their nicknames and irrespective of the reasons, you will find some surprising celebrities’ real names below.

Chizzy Alichi
Real Name: Chigozie Stephanie Alichi

Chizzy Alichi is a popular Nollywood actress, model, and businesswoman who gained prominence for her outstanding performance in the 2010 film titled’Magic Money’.

Moet Abebe
Real Name: Laura Monyeazo Abebe

Moet Abebe, is a Nigerian video jockey, television presenter, and actress. Moet’s journey into the limelight came after she moved back to Nigeria in pursuit of a career as a TV Presenter. Three months after moving back to Lagos, Nigeria, she attended an audition for Soundcity TV, sailed through the auditions and started working for Soundcity TV as a Tv Presenter and Producer.

Lola Idije
Real Name: Toyin Afolayan

Lola Idije is a Yoruba Nollywood actress. She gained recognition after starring as Madam Adisa in a 1995 film titled ‘Deadly Affair’. Toyin Afolayan is known as the initiator of popular internet slang ‘Soro Soke werey’ and ‘Pele My Dear’.

Frank Donga
Real Name: Kunle Idowu

Frank Donga, is a Nigerian actor and comedian who rose to fame through the popular web series, ‘The Interview’ on Ndani TV about an unassuming job-seeker for which he was nominated for Best Actor in a Comedy in the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award in 2015.

Saint Obi
Real Name: Obinna Nwafor

Saint Obi, is a Nigerian actor, film producer and film director, who dominated the movie scene in the ’90s. He is known for his roles in ‘Candle Light’.

Okey Bakassi
Real Name: Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule

Okey Bakassi is a Nigerian stand-up comedian and actor. He won the ‘Best Actor in a Leading Role’ category at the 2014 edition of the Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in the film Onye Ozi which he starred in and executed flawlessly.

Kanayo O. Kanayo

Real Name: Anayo Modestus Onyekwere

Kanayo O. Kanayo is a Nigerian actor and a lawyer. In 2006, he won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in the movie ‘Family Battle’.