Do You Know The Real Names Of Your Nigerian Celebs?

Has it ever occurred to you that all our celebrities, especially music stars, have real names, entirely different from the stage names we have overtime been used to?
Yes, every act comes up with stage names that best fit their brand of music…and other brand they represent in the showbiz game. Naij.com has however collated the real names of some of our most loved musicians. You will be surprised at the kinds of names your celebs bear.


Davido, a musician, a Nigerian American recording artist, performer, and record producer. Davido’s real names: David Adedeji Adeleke and he was born November 21, 1992 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.

You all call him Wizkid, Wizzy, Star Boy,  but his actual names are: Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun. The Nigerian recording artist, songwriter, and performer was born 16 July 1990 in Lagos.

patoranking

Loved by his voice and his reggae mix, Patoranking’s actual names are  Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie. The Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter was  born 27 May 1990 in Lagos, although he is a descent of Ebonyi state.

Nigerian Multi award-winning record producer, singer-songwriter, musician and CEO of Mavin Records was born Michael Collins Ajereh. He is an Ambrose Alli University graduate.