Nigerian celebrities and their birth names
Written by MAX FM on February 2, 2021
Brand building is one of the reasons why most celebrities prefer using their stage name instead of their real name.
One out of several important things that can make or mar ‘an individual’s career is the choice of name.
Nigeria celebrities, like their counterpart across Africa and around the globe, are known by their stage names.
A stage name is supposed to project a certain image, as well as attract attention to their particular craft while bringing a level of sophistication with it.
You might wonder why this class of people “musicians” tend to always use stage names instead of their real names.
The reasons might be because their real name is considered unattractive, dull, or at times, it’s difficult to pronounce.
Check out the real names of these Nigerian celebrities
1. Davido – David Adeleke
2. Burna Boy – Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu
3. Wizkid – Ayodeji Balogun
4. Naira Marley – Azeez Fashola
5. Ice Prince – Panshak Henry Zamani
6. DJ Cuppy – Florence Otedola
7. Teni – Teniola Apata
8. Wande Coal – Oluwatobi Wande Ojosipe
9. Tekno – Augustine Miles Kelechi
10. 2face – Innocent Ujah Idibia
11. Don Jazzy – Michael Collins Ajereh
12. Dbanj – Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo
13. Waje – Aituaje Iruobe
14. Asa – Bukola Elemide
15. Seyi Shay – Deborah Oluwaseyi Joshua
16. Harrysong – Harrison Tare Okiri
17. Peruzzi – Tobechukwu Victor Okoh
18. Mayorkun – Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel
19. Dija – Hadiza Blell
20. Reekado Banks- Ayoleyi Hanniel Solomon
21. Fireboy DML – Adedamola Adefolahan
22. DR SID – Sidney Onoriode Esiri
23. Omah Lay Stanley Omah Didia
