Don Jazzy, Uche Jumbo, 8 other famous celebrities from Abia State

This article by News360 Nigeria enlists top ten famous people from Abia State, Nigeria.

Abia is a state located in Nigeria’s south-east region.

Aba is the main commercial city and was once an outpost of the British colonial government while Umuahia is the state’s capital city.

It is situated in the Niger Delta region, it was established in 1991 by incorporating a portion of Imo State.

Aba, Bende, Isuikwuato, and Afikpo are the four heavily populated regions of the state that make up the acronym “Abia.”

The population is made up of Igbo ethnic people, who are among the indigenous peoples of southeast Nigeria. The vast majority of people are Christians.

Since most of its residents are Igbo, Igbo is their traditional language. English is widely spoken and used as the official language of government and business.

The Imo and Aba Rivers, which flow through Akwa Ibom State and into the Atlantic Ocean, are the two most significant rivers in Abia State.

Abia state has produced numerous well-known individuals both domestically and internationally throughout the years.

This article presents a list of Abia State natives who have achieved fame in a variety of fields.

1. Don Jazzy

Michael Collins Ajereh, better known by his stage name Don Jazzy, is an Abia State-born Nigerian record producer.

He was born in Umuahia, Abia State, on November 26, 1982.

At Mavin Records, he serves as both the founder and CEO. Along with D’banj, Don Jazzy co-owned the now-defunct Mo’ Hits Records record label.

2. Ivonne Okoro

Chinyere Yvonne Okoro, a stunning Ghanaian-Nigerian actress, is a native of Abia State.

She was born to a Nigerian father and a Ghanaian mother on 25th November, 1984.

She completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Linguistics at the University of Ghana, Legon.

She then attended the Universite de Nantes in France to pursue studies in marketing, drama, and press civilization.

Her exceptional film roles have earned her multiple accolades.

3. Basketmouth

Another Abia State native is popular comedian Bright Okpocha, better known by his stage name Basketmouth.

He was born in Lagos State on September 14, 1978.

Around the world, he has arranged well-known stand-up comedy shows like Basketmouth Uncensored.

He is married with kids and a Sociology and Anthropology graduate from the University of Benin.en.

4. IK Ogbonna

Ikechukwu Mitchel Ogbonna, popularly known as IK Ogbonna, is an Abia State-born Nigerian actor, director, model, and television personality in both film and television.

In 2005, he was selected after trying out for the Amstel Malta Box Office TV program.

He has been a judge at the De9jaspirit Talent Hunt show in addition to being a model for a while.ow.

5. Uche Jombo

Born in Abriba, Abia State, Uche Jombo is a gifted actress in Nollywood.

She graduated with a degree in computer programming from the Federal University of Technology Minna and in mathematics and statistics from the University of Calabar.

She was born on December 28, 1979 and is happily married with a child.

She has been internationally recognized and has starred in multiple Nollywood films and also an Ambassador of Globacom, a telecommunication giant in Nigeria.

6. Chinedu Ikedieze

Chinedu Ikedieze, better known as Aki, is another Nollywood actor from Abia State.

He is famous for his comic role as a child owing to his little nature in most of his movies.

He was born on December 12, 1977, in Bende, Abia State and has a family together with his wife.

He graduated from the Institute of Management and Technology in Enugu State with a degree in mass communication.

7. Alex Ekubo

Actor and model Alexx Ekubo hails from Abia State in Nigeria.

Ekubo was born on April 10, 1986, and is a native of Arochukwu.

He was a student at Katsina State’s Federal Government College in Daura.

He received a legal diploma from Calabar Polytechnic after completing his legal studies at the University of Calabar.

He has acted in a number of critically acclaimed Nollywood hit films.

8. Nkiru Sylvanus

Abia State native Nkiru Sylvanus is a seasoned Nollywood performer.

She graduated from the Enugu State University of Science and Technology with a degree in mass communication. She was born on April 21, 1985.

Her filmography includes more than two hundred features for which she has received nominations for the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards’ Best Actress of the Year and the Africa Movie Academy Awards’ Best Actress in a Leading Role.

She is happily married to her heartthrob, Riches Sammy.

9. Williams Uchemba

Williams Uchemba is a well-known comedian, actor, and businessman from Nigeria.

On October 14, 1993, he was born in Abia State, Nigeria.

Williams Uchemba started out as a child actor before becoming well-known for his parts in Nollywood productions such as Merry Men 2, Hoodrush, and The Journey of the Dead.

He is renowned for his comedic skits on TikTok and Instagram, among other social media sites.

He is the creator of the non-governmental organization Williams Uchemba Foundation, which offers resources and assistance to underprivileged children and youth in Nigeria.

He graduated from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, with a degree in international relations.

10. J Martins

Nigerian musician, singer, songwriter, and producer Martins Okey Justice E is better known by his stage name, J. Martins.

His hits “Jupa,” “Oyoyo,” and “Good Or Bad” are his most well-known pieces.

He was born in Onitsha on September 29, 1979, but he is originally from Ohafia in Abia State.

It is also well known that J. Martins appeared on P-Square’s song “E No Easy.” Along with them, Phyno, YCEE, Fally Ipupa, DJ Arafat, Koffi Olomide, and Timaya have been featured.