In this article, we will be taking a look at some notable names in the Nollywood movie industry who are indigenes of Kogi State.
Halima Abubakar
The beautiful Halima Abubakar hails from Kogi, however, she was born in Kano. She had her education in Kano and due to this, you might be tempted to say she is from Kano.
Mercy Johnson
Mercy Johnson is a proud indigene of Kogi State. She has roamed across the length and breadth of Nigeria as she was born in Lagos & grew up in Port Harcourt, Calabar & Lagos. She is originally from Okene, Kogi State.
Ajanigo Simeone
The beautiful Ajanigo Simeone hails from Okete, in Dekina LGA, Kogi State.
Jumai Joseph
Another talented actress who hails from Kogi is Jumai Joseph.
Nancy Ameh
Young talented actress, Nancy Naoma Ameh is from Kogi State and she was discovered by Mercy Johnson Okojie during her talent hunt project as special Adviser to Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello.
Yetunde Barnabas
Yetunde Barnabas became a household in the Nollywood industry after her role in the popular TV series, Papa Ajasco. She was born in Abuja but her family is originally from Kogi State.
Esther Audu
Esther Audu was born Ikeja, Lagos State, however, she is originally from Olamaboro in Kogi State.
Toyin Oki
Toyin Oki is a native of Ogidi Ela in Kogi State, however, she was born in Zaria.