10 Celebrities who hail from Cross River State

In this piece, News360 Nigeria highlights 10 Celebrities who hail from Cross River State.

Cross River State, in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria, is well known for being a center for entertainment and hospitality.

The Calabar Carnival, which is hosted by it, has developed over the years to become known as the biggest block party in Africa and the world.

Because of its abundance of minerals and natural resources, it serves as an industrial center for the South-South region.

Christianity is a major religion which is practiced in this state.

Over time, the residents of Cross River State have demonstrated their expertise in a variety of fields.

Here is a list of Cross Riverians who have built a solid reputation for themselves via perseverance and hard work.

1. Iyanya Onoyom

Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, better known by her stage name “Iyanya,” is the next person on the list.

Best known for his hit song “Kukere,” he is a singer and songwriter who became well-known after winning the first season of Project Fame West Africa.

Iyanya was born on October 31, 1986, in Palm Street, Calabar, Cross River State.

Before turning to hip hop music, he started out as the choirmaster of the children’s choir at his grandfather’s church.

He received his degree in business management from Calabar University.

2. Kate Henshaw

Kate Henshaw Nuttal, also known as Kate Henshaw, is a veteran Nollywood actress who is from Cross River State.

She is best known for her outstanding performances, which have earned her numerous awards, including the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

She was born on July 19, 1971, and is married with one child.

3. Belindah Effah

Originally named Uyu Effah, she was christened Grace-Charis Bassey and became well-known as Belinda Effah.

She is a seasoned actress from Cross River State, Nigeria.

She has received numerous honors for her acting career, including the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards’ Most Promising Act of the Year title.

She was born on December 14, 1989, and she graduated from the University of Calabar with a degree in genetics and biotechnology.

4. Andre Blaze

Another native of Cross River State, Andre Blaze Henshaw has built a solid reputation for himself via perseverance and hard work.

He is a rapper, television host, executive producer, and radio personality from Nigeria.

He first gained notoriety as a member of the hip-hop group Tuck Tyght Allstars. He was born on 14 August, 1983.

5. Shan George

Nigerian Nollywood actress Shan George is a native of Abi Local government area in state of Cross River.

She became well-known for her parts in the films Welcome to Nollywood and Outkast.

She was born on April 21st and graduated from the University of Lagos with a degree in mass communication.

6. Sunny Neji

Famous for his hit song “Oruka,” Sunny Neji is another well-known Cross River State native.

He was born in Lagos, Nigeria, on October 24, 1965, to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Neji.

He has achieved great success in his musical career and has been recognized with multiple awards.

7. Keira Hewatch

Famous for her roles as “Keche” in the film Two Brides and a Baby and “Peace Nwosu” in the television series Lekki Wives, Keira Hewatch is an actress, singer, songwriter, and writer from Nollywood.

Hewatch has received two nominations for the Golden Icon Academy Awards (GIAMA) and was the 2011 winner of the Best of Nollywood award (BON) for “Best Breakout Performance.”

She was raised by a single mother after being born in Calabar, Cross River State, on November 8, 1985.

She attended the Graduate School of Management Studies in Ghana to study travel, tourism, and hospitality management.

8. Ebbe Bassey

Actress Ebbe Bassey, who was born in Nigeria, was nominated in 2011 for an Africa Movie Academy Award in the category of Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her work in the movie Ties That Bind as “Maa Dede.”

She was born in the United States to Cross River parents.

Bassey has acted in numerous American and Nigerian motion pictures, such as NYPD Blue, Mother of George, and Doctor Bello.

She is married to Mark Manczuk.

9. Cecilia Ohumotu

Omotu Bissong, whose real name is Cecilia Ohumotu Bissong, is a Nigerian actress, TV host, model, and beauty pageant winner. She won the title of Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria in 2003 and competed for her nation in the Miss Universe and Miss World pageants.

Her most well-known character on Desperate Housewives Africa is Funke Lawal.

Omotu has a degree in Economics from the University of Calabar and is a native of Yala, Cross River State.

10. Queeneth Agbor

Born and raised in Calabar, Queeneth Agbor is a well-known actress and media personality.

After earning her degree in microbiology from the University of Calabar, she moved to Lagos to pursue a career in acting.

Her roles in Nollywood films like The Movement, Hooked, and Painful Kingdom, starring Olu Jacobs and Francis Duru, have made her well-known