10 NIGERIANS WHO HAVE WON AWARDS AND HOW THEY GOT THEM
1. Aliko Dangote - Aliko Dangote, a Nigerian business magnate and philanthropist, has won numerous awards for his contributions to the business and philanthropic sectors. He has been recognized with awards such as the Forbes Africa Person of the Year, the Bill Gates Foundation Award, and the African Business Leader of the Year.
2. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a Nigerian author who has won several awards for her novels and short stories. She has received the Commonwealth Writers' Prize, the Orange Prize for Fiction, and the MacArthur Foundation Genius Grant.
3. Wole Soyinka - Wole Soyinka, a Nigerian playwright and poet, became the first African to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986. He was recognized for his significant contributions to the literary field and his efforts in promoting African culture.
4. Genevieve Nnaji - Genevieve Nnaji, a Nigerian actress and producer, won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in 2005. She was recognized for her outstanding performance in the movie "The Mirror Boy."
5. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala - Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, a Nigerian economist and former Finance Minister, has received awards such as the Forbes Africa Person of the Year and the David Rockefeller Bridging Leadership Award. She was recognized for her achievements in economic development and global leadership roles.
6. Olusegun Obasanjo - Olusegun Obasanjo, a former Nigerian President, was awarded the Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership in 2008. The prize recognized his efforts in promoting democracy and peace within Nigeria and Africa as a whole.
7. Joke Silva - Joke Silva, a renowned Nigerian actress, has won several awards for her outstanding performances in the Nigerian film industry. She has received accolades such as the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award for Best Actress and the AMVCA Industry Merit Award.
8. Akinwumi Adesina - Akinwumi Adesina, a Nigerian agricultural economist and former Minister of Agriculture, was awarded the World Food Prize in 2017. The prize recognized his significant contributions to driving agricultural innovation and transforming African agriculture.
9. Vincent Enyeama - Vincent Enyeama, a Nigerian goalkeeper, won the BBC African Footballer of the Year in 2014. He was recognized for his exceptional performances and contributions to Nigerian and international football.
10. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti - Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, a Nigerian women's rights activist, received the Lenin Peace Prize in 1970 for her efforts in promoting peace and advocating for women's rights in Nigeria.
These are just a few examples of Nigerians who have won awards. There are many more individuals from various fields who have achieved recognition and acclaim for their contributions.