Many Nigerian entertainers have celebrity relatives, a fact often overlooked. Today, we’ll unveil 7 celebrities with surprising connections. Ready to discover who they are? Let’s dive in!
1. DJ Enimoney
DJ Enimoney’s name might ring a bell due to his association with popular street tracks like “Diet,” “Oya Dab,” and “Ogede.” What might surprise you is that DJ Enimoney is, in fact, the brother of Nigerian rapper and hitmaker, Olamide.
2. Naeto C
The Nigerian rapper Naeto C, known for hits like “Ten Over Ten” and “I Gentle O,” is, interestingly, the son of Kema Chikwe, a former Nigerian federal minister of aviation and the national women leader of the PDP political party.
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Initially, Kema Chikwe, Naeto C’s mother, opposed his entry into music, concerned about the image as a politician’s child. However, with numerous hits under his belt, she now happily embraces his successful musical journey.
3. Uriel
Surprisingly, Big Brother All Stars housemate Uriel has a celebrity relative – the veteran musician and provocateur Charly Boy, who is her uncle. Quite an interesting familial connection in the entertainment world!
4. Di’Ja
Nigerian singer Di’Ja, known for her contributions to MAVIN’s hits like “Dorobucci” and “Adaobi,” has also achieved individual success with hits like “Awww” and “The Way You Are.” Not widely known is that Di’Ja is the daughter of Sierra Leonean politician Joe Blell, a prominent figure in the opposition Sierra Leone People’s Party.
5. Dr. Sid
Dr. Sid, a well-known Nigerian singer and former member of the Mavin group, has given us hits like “Something About You” and “Surulere.” What might come as a surprise is that he is the son of the late veteran Nollywood actor Justus Esiri.
6. Mayorkun
Mayorkun, the wildly successful Nigerian singer known for hits like “Eleko,” has an interesting family connection – he is the son of the popular Nollywood actress and producer Toyin Adewale. Quite a talented lineage!
7. Adekunle Gold
Adekunle Gold, whose real name is Adekunle Kosoko, shares a family tie with Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko. In an interview, Adekunle Gold disclosed that Jide Kosoko is his uncle, explaining their common last name. Family connections in the entertainment industry can be quite intriguing!.