In this article, I will show you some Nigerian celebrities who are doing all their possible best to make the world a better place as they go extra mile to put a smile on people’s face.
Below are the names of Nigerian celebrities who run a foundation:
1. Iyabo Ojo
Iyabo Ojo who is a Nigerian actress and film producer, has featured in over 150 films.
She is well talented in her craft.
Also, Iyabo Ojo uses her money to help the less privileged. She has a foundation called Pinkies Foundation which provides the special needs for children and less privileged.
2. Waje
Waje whose real name is Aituaje Iruobe was born on September 1, 1980. She is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.
Apart from her musical career, Waje used her fame and money to put smile to the face of people as she setup a NGO, Waje’s Safe House teaming up with other NGOs quarterly to raise funds for allowing children to continue their studies in the school in Makoko.
3. DJ Cuppy
DJ Cuppy whose real name is Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola is the daughter of Nigerian business man Femi Otedola.
DJ Cuppy has a foundation called Cuppy Foundation which help in protecting and providing education to girls and persons with disabilities.
4. Tonto Dikeh
Tonto Charity Dikeh who is a Nigerian actress, has a foundation called Tonto Dikeh Foundation which aimed to give a better life for all displaced and less privileged women, girls, youths and children in Africa.
5. Ezinne Akudo
Ezinne Akudo Anyaoha who was born on 17th May, 1990 is a Nigerian lawyer and beauty queen.
Ezinne who was crowned Miss Nigeria in July, 2013 has a non governmental organization called The Eight Foundation.
6. Omotola Jalade Ekeinde
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde who born on 7th February, 1978 is a Nigerian actress and philanthropist.
Apart from her acting career, Omotola has helped a lot of people through her Omotola Youth Empowerment Programme (OYEP) as they empowered youth and young women in the society.
7. Folorunsho Alakija
Folorunsho Alakija who was born on 15th July, 1951 is a Nigerian business woman, the managing director of Rose of Sharon Group.
She has a foundation called the Rose of Sharon Foundation which helped a lot of windows and orphans through scholarship and business grants.
