Top Nigeria Celebrities You Didn't Know Originated From Kogi State

Kogi is a state in the central region of Nigeria  a land flowing with milk and honey  It is popularly called the Confluence State because the confluence of River Niger and River Benue is at its capital, Lokoja, which is the first administrative capital of modern-day Nigeria.

Agriculture is a main part of the economy, and the state also has coal, steel and other mineral industries.

The main ethnic groups are Igala, Ebira, and Okun.
In this regard, MAQUEEN NAIJA BLOG  has put together some popular  Nigerian Stars  who are of Kogi  descent…




popular award winning actress Mercy Johnson Okojie




Dare Art Alade – popularly known as Darey – is a Nigerian multi-platinum selling and award-winning musician, singer-songwriter, and Idol series judge. He is the son of the renowned Nigerian entertainer, Art Alade.




Praise Ugbede Adejo, better known by his stage name Praiz, is a Nigerian R&B songwriter, producer and singer. Praiz's music career hit the limelight after he finished second runner-up at the maiden season of Project Fame West Africa.




Halima Abubakar is a Nigerian actress. In 2011, she won the Afro Hollywood Best Actress award.




Nollywood  actor Joseph Benjamin is a multi-talented Nigerian Nollywood actor




Jeff Akoh is a Nigerian singer and vocalist. Jeff rose to prominence after winning the eighth season of Project Fame West Africa, a popular singing reality TV competition which was held in late 2015.




so as you can see kogi is blessed with talented and   beautiful people