Today Nigeria celebrates its 62nd anniversary of Independence Day. While the nation’s citizens celebrate the nation’s sovereignty, some Nigerians celebrate a double celebration as their date of birth coincides with the Independence Day celebration.
Daily Trust highlights some Nigerian celebrities who were born on October 1, the country’s Independence Day.
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Bright chimecia
Legendary highlife singer Bright Chimezie was born on the day Nigeria gained independence. The musician, who hails from the state of Abia, became a household name when he became known for his style of music known as the Zigima Sound.
The Zigima sound is a music genre that became popular in eastern Nigeria in the early 1980s. It’s a mix of traditional Nigerian music and Igbo high life fused with sung vocals.
Bright Chimezie used them to revolutionize the musical fabric of Nigeria with lyrics that dealt with the country’s social problems in a rather funny way. He is also known for his dance steps. The entertainer is happily married to Chinyere Chimezie and they have five children.
Hakeem Kae Kazim
Hollywood star Hakeem Kae-Kazim was born on October 1, 1962. The 60-year-old British-Nigerian actor is best known for his work on the Starz TV series Black Sails; and his portrayal of Georges Rutaganda in the 2004 drama film, Hotel Rwanda.
Kae-Kazim was born in Lagos, Nigeria, where he spent his early years before his family moved to London, England. His interest in acting began with school plays and the National Youth Theater when he discovered he had “a love for the theatre, for acting”.
He studied at the Bristol Old Vic Theater School, graduating in 1987 and gaining a position with the Royal Shakespeare Company, where he continued his classical training.
Abbey Jimoh
Popular Nollywood filmmaker Abbey Jimoh is also having a double celebration today as he celebrates his birthday and celebrates Nigeria’s Independence Day.
In an Instagram post on one of his birthdays, Abbey Jomo, as he is affectionately known, described himself as a child born on the day of three celebrations. He revealed that he was born on a Sallah day that fell on Nigerian Independence Day and also falls on a Friday which is a big day for Muslims.
Lanre Abbey
Born Abiodun Olanrewaju on October 1, 1962, Creative is an award-winning Nollywood actor, writer, producer and director. he is from Iseyin, Oyo State. He is known for Ajadi Apere (2018) and Odada (2018).
In 2015, Abbey Lanre won the prestigious award for Best Film Director (Indigenous) at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards. Olanrewaju Abiodun won the award ahead of other well-known Nollywood directors: Blessing Adejumo, Amechi Ukeje, Ugezu J. Ugezu, Niji Akanni and Okey Zubelu Okoh.
Abbey Lanre is a strong ally of Alhaji Taiwo Hassan, commonly known as Ogogo and Yinka Quadri. He’s a solid force to be reckoned with in the Yoruba film industry.
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