Top 10 Nigerian celebrities from Bayelsa State

In this piece, News360 Nigeria will guide you through top 10 Celebrities from Bayelsa State.

Bayelsa State is found in southern Nigeria, in the Niger Delta region.

The state is multilingual, speaking Izon, Nembe, Ogbia, and Epie-Atissa in addition to English, which is the official tongue.

The state was formed out of Rivers state in 1996 and the city of Yenegoa serves as the capital city.

This state, which accounts for a small fraction of Nigeria’s population, is largely acknowledged as the cradle of Ijaw culture and tradition due to its rich cultural heritage.

The primary source of income for the Bayelsa people is fishing due to their proximity to water and abundant natural gas and petroleum deposits in the area.

Because of their abundance of natural resources, the people of Bayelsa State are among the wealthy and powerful in Nigeria.

Here’s an overview of popular celebrities from Bayelsa State.

1. Timini Egbuson

Timini Egbuson is an award-winning Nollywood actor who hails from Bayelsa State and the younger brother of popular Nollywood actress, Dakore Egbuson.

He attended the University of Lagos to study psychology.

In 2010, he made his acting debut in the soap opera Tinsel on M-net.

Timini’s performance in Elevator Baby earned him the Best Actor in a Drama award at the 2020 AMVCA Awards.

2. Timaya

Nigerian singer-songwriter Timaya, whose real name is Inetimi Alfred Timaya Odon, hails from the state of Bayelsa.

His most well-known song, “Dem Mama,” was inspired by the hardships his community faced and has made him incredibly famous.

He has received honors from the NEA, AFRIMMA, Headied, and Nigeria Music Awards, among others.

He was born on August 15, 1980, and is a married father of three.

3. Nengi

Rebecca Nengi Hampson, a multifaceted Bayelsa State native, goes by Nengi.

She rose to fame following her appearance in the 2020 Lockdown season of the reality TV program BBNaija.

She was born on January 1st, 1998, and she is a University of Port Harcourt linguist.

She has worked with companies like Guinness Nigeria, Mobile Nigeria, Jenny’s Glow Skin, Glenfiddich Nigeria, and Octafx and has achieved success over the years.

4. Dakore Akande

Nollywood actress Dakore Egbuson-Akande was born in Bayelsa State on October 14, 1978.

She serves as an ambassador for Oxfam America, Amstel Malta, and Amnesty International.

She attended the University of Lagos to study mass communication, and she is married and has kids.

5. Timi Dakolo

Another well-known person from Bayelsa state is Timi Dakolo.

He writes songs, produces music, and sings.

He was the victor of the 2007 season premiere of Idols West Africa.

Along with other awards, he received a recording contract with Sony BMG for his victory.

His Nigerian father, from Bayelsa state, gave birth to him on January 20, 1981, in Accra, Ghana. He has a wife and kids.

6. Tamara Eteimo

Actress and singer Tamara Eteimo, also recognized as Tamara Jones, hails from Bayelsa State.

She became well-known following her triumph on the reality show Next Movie Star.

She attended the University of Port Harcourt to study theater arts, and since then, she has received numerous honors.

7. Daniel Lloyd

Born in Bayelsa State, Nigeria, Daniel Lloyd is an actor and talent manager.

He received his engineering degree from the Enugu State University of Science and Technology. He was born in Lagos.

At the City People Entertainment Awards, he is a nominee for Most Promising Actor of the Year (English).

8. Idyl

Daniel Diongoli, better known by his stage name Idyl, is a Bayelsa State-based Nigerian singer, songwriter, and recording artist.

He is signed to Universal Music, Africa, and is the winner of The Voice Nigeria’s second season.

He released the song “Tari” in 2016, and the Bayelsa Media Awards awarded him the Next Rated Artiste Award for it.

He received a music scholarship at the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) School of Music, where he studied voice training, music theory, and piano performance, after winning an award from the Roger Hammond Memorial Trust Fund in London.

9. Brown Ideye

Nigerian professional football player Aide Brown Ideye currently plays striker for Al-Yarmouk of Kuwait is Division One.

He was also born in Yenegoa, the state capital of Bayelsa State, on October 11, 1988.

Former president Goodluck Jonathan bestowed upon him the title of Member of the Order of the Niger (MON).

10. Anna Banner

Actress Anna Ebiere Banner, a native of Bayelsa State, won a pageant in Nigeria.

Born on February 18, 1995, she won the title of Nigeria’s Most Beautiful Girl.

After winning the title of Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) in 2012, she was appointed as Governor Henry Dickson’s Special Assistant on Culture and Tourism.

She debuted as an actor in Super Story in 2014.