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15/10/2026

Today's Hero:
Abidemi Ayodeji Ogunmolu, also known as Bidemi Olaoba, is a Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter and music composer. He is known for singing Gospel HighLife music in a Fuji Style.
Born:
October 25, 1991.
Origin
Ikale, Okitipupa, Ondo State, Nigeria
Occupations:
Singer
Songwriter
Worship leader
Years active:
2012- present
Label:
Olaoba Entertainment

Early life:
Olaoba was born to a Christian home and a family of six in Lagos, Nigeria. He comes from Ikale Okitipupa, Ondo State. Bidemi studied Civil Engineering at the Yaba College Of Technology, Lagos and Economics at the University Of Lagos, Nigeria.

Musical career:
Olaoba Started his musical career as a worship leader in the choir at Christ Apostolic Church and became involved in the CAC Music Ministry and Redeemed Christian Church of God. After beginning his official career, Olaoba released his first single, "Final Say", in 2016. He became known for his popular phrase "The Bible Says".

Olaoba was invited to perform Marathon Praise, an event organized by the Redeemed Christian Church of God, and then gained popularity. He has six studio singles, two live performance compilations, and collaborations with gospel artists. Olaoba travelled to Europe, America and African nations, he held virtual concerts and is the pioneer of the virtual concert Unrestricted Praise, which started in 2020 and featured gospel artists including Buchi, Tope Alabi, Mike Abdul, Adeleke Adeboye, Eben, and Samie Okposo.Bidemi Olaoba performed at the Experience 19, which is a highly anticipated annual international gospel concert with the theme “Jesus Wins,” marked another unforgettable event in the 2024
Olaoba performed at Nigeria's biggest gospel gatherings, including the Marathon Messiah's Praise concert by the Redeemed Christian Church Of God, Festival Of Life (Dubai, Dublin, Italy and United Kingdom), MASS, HI-impact Praise, and COZA.

Discography:
Studio albums:
Final Say (2016)
Bonjour (2017)
My Life (2018)
Baba (2019)
Holy G

14/10/2026

Today's Hero:
Today is about an Egba Indigene and a musician popularly called "The Pope". A pope without a cathedral.
Oladipo Eniola Sodipo
Born: 1954, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Profession:
Musician
Keyboardist
Vocalist
One-man band leader
Music educator
Died: August 19, 2000
He was known for his deep baritone voice and his mastery of the one-man band style
Notable songs: “Mowo Kuro Leran,” “Iya ni Wura,”
“Jekowo Wole Mi,” “Bola Bade,”
“Caro, Yellow Sisi,” “Tell On The Mountain,”
“Yee Ronu,”
“E See’re,”
“Praises,”
“Adupe Baba,”
“Odun Ayo”

Early Life:
Oladipo Eniola Sodipo, popularly known as Dipo Shodipo or Dipo Sodipo, was born in 1954 in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. He grew up in a culturally rich Yoruba environment that shaped his love for language, rhythm, and traditional music.
He attended Abeokuta Grammar School, the same school that produced Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.
Later, he studied Music at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, where he eventually became a Head of Department.

Musical Beginnings:
While at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Shodipo was part of the choral group K-12 Voices. He later became its lead singer. The group performed on Western Nigeria Television and Radio Nigeria Ibadan, helping him build a reputation as a powerful vocalist.
Even then, his voice stood out. It was not just a voice; it was a presence — deep, controlled, and unmistakably baritone.

Profession and Musical Style:
Shodipo was a musician, keyboardist, vocalist, bandleader, and entertainer. He became famous in the late 1980s and 1990s as the “Czar of the One-Man Band.”
As a one-man band, he used electronic keyboards and pre-programmed rhythms to create the sound of a full band while singing live. His music blended Yoruba folk songs, native blues, highlife, juju, soul, and gospel. He was also known for humour, social commentary, and stage charisma.
His baritone voice was his trademark. One writer described it as “deep, rumbling, and tightly controlled,” able to move from a soft tenor to a boom

12/10/2026

Today's Hero:
Sabit Adeyemi Ikuforiji is a Nigerian economist and politician who served as speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly from 2005 to 2015.
The Right Honourable
Adeyemi Ikuforiji
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly
In office:
29 December 2005 – 4 June 2015
Deputy:
Farouk Adegboyega Oshodi
Adefunmilayo Tejuosho
Bola Badmus-Olujobi
Musibau Kolawole Taiwo
Preceded by:
Jokotola Pelumi
Succeeded by:
Mudashiru Obasa
Member of the Lagos State House of Assembly
In office:
2 June 1999 – 4 June 2015
Constituency:
Epe Constituency I

Born:
24 August 1958.
Epe, Western Region, British Nigeria (now in Lagos State, Nigeria)
Party:
All Progressives Congress (2013–present)
Other political
affiliations:
Alliance for Democracy (1998–2006)
Action Congress of Nigeria (2006–2013)
Education:
Babeș-Bolyai University
University of Lagos
Harvard University
Liverpool John Moores University
Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies
Cambridge University
Judge Business School
Occupation:
Politician
Economist
He was charged alongside his former personal assistant Oyebode Atoyebi on a 54-count charge of money laundering amounting to 333.8 million Nigerian naira. He was acquitted.

Early life:
Sabit Adeyemi Ikuforiji was born on 24 August 1958 in Epe, Local Government area of Lagos State southwestern Nigeria. He attended Local Authority Central School in Epe before he proceeded to Epe Grammar School where he obtained the West Africa School Certificate in July 1975.
He received a bachelor's and master's degrees in economics from Babeș-Bolyai University and Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies respectively.
He later obtained a Master of Business Administration from the University of Lagos in 1980.

Political life:
He began his political career as the general secretary of the Unity Party of Nigeria. In 2003, he contested the seat of his constituency, Epe constituency I and was elected, member of Lagos State House of Assembly.
In December 2005, he was elected as Speaker of the hou

07/10/2026

07/10/2026

Today's Hero:
Oluwafemisola Jacobs popularly known as Femi Jacobs is a Nigerian actor, speaker, and singer. He came into prominence for playing Makinde Esho in the film The Meeting, which also stars Rita Dominic and Jide Kosoko.
For his role in The Meeting, he received a nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards. He also won the award for Best Actor in a Comedy at the 2015 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA).
Born:
8 May
Education:
mass communication, Lagos State University
Alma mater:
Lagos State University
Notable work:
The Meeting
Television
Tinsel
Biography:
Femi attended Fakunle Comprehensive high school, Osogbo in Osun State of Nigeria. Jacobs studied mass communication at Lagos State University.

Accolades:
For his role in The Meeting, he received a nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards. He also received nominations for Best Lead Actor in a Film at the 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards, for Favourite Male African International Emerging Screen Talent at the 2014 Screen Nation Awards, and for Best Supporting Actor of the Year at the 2015 City People Entertainment Awards.
He won the award for Best Actor in a Comedy at the 2015: Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) and Best Supporting Actor (English) at the 2014: Best of Nollywood Awards (BON).

Filmography:
Films:
2006: Choices
2012: The Meeting Makinde Esho
Journey to Self Uzo
2013: Dreamwalker Richard
2014: Render to Caesar
Tunnel Pastor Lade
2015: Heaven's Hell
The Black Silhouette Doctor Obi.
The Visit Chidi Nebo.
Iquo's Journal Banjo Ogunleye
Taxi Driver: Oko Ashewo Adigun
Just Married Kola
Heart of a Sister
2017: The Guest
Public Property
2018: All Shades of Wrong Barth
2020: Looking For Baami as Femi Osinowo
Introducing the Kujus as Mautin
The New Normal (2020 film) Banji
2021: Eagle Wings Paul D**e
Under the Carpet
Soole
2022: Battle on Buka Street Lashile
2023: The House of S

06/10/2026

Today's Hero:
Dolapo Adigun is a Nigerian film director, editor and visual effects artist. She is known for her work with Anthill Studios, including as editor of the Netflix film Jagun Jagun (2023) and as director of the Criminal (2024).
Education:
Adekunle Ajasin University
University of Ibadan
Occupations:
Film director
Editor
Visual effects artist
Years active:
2020–present
Known for:
Jagun Jagun (2023)
Criminal (2024)

Early life and education:
Adigun obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Adekunle Ajasin University in 2013. She later completed a Master of Arts degree in Cultural and Media Studies at the University of Ibadan.

Career:
Adigun started her career in 2020 after participating in a training programme for women in film editing organised by the studio's founder, Niyi Akinmolayan. She worked in roles including visual effects artist, digital imaging technician, first assistant director and post-production supervisor on several of the company's productions.
She served as editor and post-production supervisor on the 2023 Netflix original Jagun Jagun. In the same year, she co-wrote The House of Secrets with Niyi Akinmolayan and directed selected scenes on the production.

In 2024 Adigun made her feature directorial debut with Criminal, a hospital-hostage thriller written by Niyi Akinmolayan and produced by Anthill Studios. The film was released in Nigerian cinemas on 31 May 2024 and later became available on Amazon Prime Video. The cast includes Uzor Arukwe, Funlola Aofiyebi and Segun Arinze.
Adigun also worked as editor and head of post-production on Colours of Fire (2025).
The film won three awards at the 12th Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards in 2026: Best Lead Actor (Uzor Arukwe), Best Costume Design, and Best Art Direction.

Filmography:
Year Title Role Notes
2023: Jagun Jagun Editor, post-production supervisor Netflix original
2023: The House of Secrets Co-writer, editor, post-production supervisor Co-written with Niyi Akinmolayan
2023:

05/10/2026

Today's Hero:
Ibrahim Chatta is a Nigerian actor, producer, and director.
Born:
13 October 1970.
Bacita
Occupation:
Actor
Film Producer

Early life and career:
Chatta was born in Bacita, Edu Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigeria. He grew up in a large family with 14 siblings. His mother, originally from Modakeke in Osun State, dying after a prolonged battle with diabetes. His father is also deceased. Before becoming an actor, Chatta worked as a bus driver to support himself and his family. He began his career in theatre, where he developed his acting skills, before transitioning to film. His breakthrough in Nollywood came with his role in the film Aiyekooto, produced by Sharafadeen Olabode and directed by Adebayo Tijani.

Filmography:
Atini O’go (2006)
Mafi wonmi (2008)
Olo (2008)
Mafi sere (2009)
Orere laye (2009)
Ebere Adigun (2010)
Aiyekooto (2012)
Ifa Iwa (2013)
Olokiki Oru: The Midnight Sensation (2019)
Omoyagba (2020)
Alabe
King of Thieves (2022)
Òsòròngà (2023)
Jagun Jagun (2023)
Lisabi: The Uprising (2024)

Awards and nominations:
Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the 2012 Best of Nollywood Awards (BON).
Best Supporting Actor in a Yoruba Film (Ifa Iwa) at the 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards (BON).
Best Actor of the Year (Yoruba), City People Movies Awards, 2019.
Legend of the year award at Odunlade Adekola Film Production Awards (OAFP) in 2024.

30/09/2026

Today's Hero:
Ayankola Ayanwuyi is a Nigerian documentary filmmaker, author, cultural heritage expert and Ifa scholar known for his work on Yoruba indigenous system and oral traditions. He is the author of Esu Is Not Satan and founder of Dundun Centre. He is among the 40 selected delegates invited to the International Forum organised by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
Occupation:
Author
Writing career
Language:
Yoruba
Period:
2023
Notable work:
Esu Is Not Satan

Notable works:
The Throne of Alaafin Oyo
Esu is Not Satan
Space Sitting Prowess of Egungun Ajomogbodo

29/09/2026

Today's Hero:
Torioluwa Oshiumi Isaac Odugbesan is a Nigerian professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand under the ring name Oba Femi and is the incumbent King of the Ring. He is a former two-time NXT Champion, and a former one-time NXT North American Champion. He also retired Brock Lesnar, by defeating him in his final match.
Born:
April 22, 1998.
Lagos, Nigeria
Education:
University of Alabama
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s):
Isaac Odugbesan
Oba Femi
Billed height
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Billed weight
302 lb (137 kg)[3]
Billed from
Lagos, Nigeria
Trained by
WWE Performance Center
Debut
November 11, 2022

Early life:
Isaac Odugbesan was born in Lagos and is the son of Maria and Niyi Odugbesan. He has been a fan of professional wrestling since the age of six, with Triple H and The Undertaker being his favorite wrestlers. Odugbesan attended the University of Lagos, where he won ten shot put medals in the Nigerian University Games Association during his freshman season in 2016.
In the fall of 2017, Odugbesan relocated to the United States to attend Middle Tennessee State University on a track and field scholarship, being named Conference USA Male Freshmen of the Year and an outdoor first-team All-USA selection.
Odugbesan transferred to the University of Alabama in 2019, where he majored in studio arts and won the shot put title at the SEC Indoor Track and Field Championships in 2021 and 2022, also winning the outdoor title the year prior. He graduated in May 2022 with a degree in visual arts.

Championships and accomplishments:
Pro Wrestling Illustrated
Ranked No. 9 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2025
WWE
NXT Championship (2 times)
NXT North American Championship (1 time)
King of the Ring (2026)
Men's Iron Survivor Challenge (2024)
NXT Men's Breakout Tournament (2023)
NXT Year-End Award (3 times)
Match of the Year (2024) – vs. Dijak and Josh Briggs at NXT Stand & Deliver
Male Superstar of the Year (2024)
M

28/09/2026

Today's Hero:
Olaleye Olalekan John known professionally as Lekan KingKong and also as Agba Inaki, is a Nigerian Content Creator, voice-over artist, and entrepreneur based in South Africa. He is known for producing humorous Yoruba-language voice-over commentary on videos shared on social media. Several Nigerian publications have described his style as distinctive for its use of Yoruba-language narration and dialect. He appeared on BBC Yoruba on two occasions, in 2018 and 2019, and was interviewed by The Punch in 2023 in connection with his career and entrepreneurial activities. In 2025, he launched a fashion label, One PAC Global.
Born:
February 4, 1988
Lagos, Nigeria
Other name:
Agba Inaki
Education:
Ajayi Crowther University
Occupations:
Content creator
Voice-over artist
Entrepreneur
Years active:
2017–present

Early life and education:
Olaleye was born on 4 February 1988 in Lagos, Nigeria, and is a native of Ogun State in southwestern Nigeria. He spent the first sixteen years of his life in Ogbomosho, Oyo State, where members of his family communicated with him primarily in the Yoruba language. He was initially enrolled at the University of Ilorin, where he studied Linguistics, but was expelled in 2007 following a disciplinary matter connected to a social event he attended as a member of a student social club. He subsequently enrolled at Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo State, in 2008, where he studied Business Administration and graduated with a first-class degree in 2012.

Career:
Content creation:
Olaleye began producing social media content approximately in 2017 or 2018, initially as a means of promoting music releases connected to a record label he co-founded with a friend. He has stated that his first widely circulated video was recorded on his way to church and posted to his social media page, gaining significant circulation before he returned home. A subsequent video in which he performed as a fictional herbalist commenting on the Nigerian national footbal