Season greetings Nigeria, It’s the most wonderful time of the year again, where everyone get to celebrate with their families and loved ones. Christmas is a season of joy, but for some Nigerians, December 25th is doubly special, because it marks their day of birth. From top entertainers to influential leaders, these remarkable individuals share their big day with the world’s most celebrated holiday. Below are some top Nigerians celebrating their birthday today:
Chioma Ajunwa
A Former Nigerian track and field athlete and footballer, born on 25th December 1970. She is Recognised as the first Nigerian to win Olympic gold at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, and also the first black African woman to win an Olympic gold medal in a field event. She’s A member of the Nigerian Police Force, and she still remains the only woman to compete at both the FIFA Women’s World Cup as a footballer and the Olympics as a track and field athlete. She’s currently 54 years old today.
Jolly Nyame
Borm on 25th December 1955, Jolly Nyame ruled as the executive governor of taraba state. He became governor of Taraba state in 1992, His term as governor was short-lived to 1993 due to the military takeover of power.
In 1999, Nyame contested as a governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party and won. He was also re-elected in 2003, making him the only individual to have won three governorship elections in Taraba state. He is currently 69 years as at today.
Sam Loco Efe (December 25th 1945 – 7th August 2011)
Late Samuel Arase Efeimwonkiyeke, better known as Sam Loco, was A nollywood actor, producer and director. He was a legendary actor whose slapstick comedic talent graced Nigerian screens for decades. Even till death, he’s movie scenes still trend all over the internet. Happy posthumous birthday Pa sam Loco efe.
Ogenyi Onazi
Born 25 December 1992, Ogenyi Eddy Onazi MON is a Nigerian professional footballer who most recently played as a midfielder for Italian Serie D club Avezzano. He has also played for the Nigeria national team, with whom Nigeria won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2013.
