Eminem - 1972
RAPPER
Born Marshall Mathers, he became an international sensation after the release of his first single, "My Name Is." He won the Best Rap Album Grammy for three consecutive albums: The Slim Shady LP, The Marshall Mathers LP and The Eminem Show. He also received the Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Lose Yourself," from the 2002 film 8 Mile, which he also starred in. He aspired to become a comic book artist until his uncle, Ronald Polkinghorn, introduced him to Ice-T's song "Reckless."
He caused waves when he performed his song "Stan" with Elton John at the 43rd Grammy Awards ceremony in 2001 and many saw it as a response to critics who had called his lyrics homophobic.
Regina Wogor - Asuk
Married to Charles Asuk; blessed with three kids: Rese-okim C Asuk jnr, Resame-okim Tee Asuk and Rejubi Asuk.
FAVOURITE QUOTES
Keep trying, you will surely make it
Wyclef Jean - 1969
RAPPER
Haitian-American rapper, producer, and activist who began his music career with hip hop group The Fugees. He won two Grammys in 1997 for his work on The Fugees album The Score. He grew up in Haiti before moving to New Jersey as an adolescent. He joined The Fugees in 1990. He filed for candidacy in the 2010 Haitian presidential election, but his candidacy was ruled ineligible by the Electoral Commission.
Nnamdi Chidiebere Oduamadi (born 17 October 1990), also known by his shirt name Odu, is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Serie B club Torino on loan from A.C. Milan. Born in Lagos, Oduamadi started playing football at the local Pepsi Football Academy at the age of 7. He left his home country in 2008 to join Milan, although he was officially signed only in January 2009 d... Read more at Wikipedia
Ziggy Marley - 1968
REGGAE SINGER
Vocal lead in the band Ziggy Marley and Melody Makers who has worked on many philanthropic projects, including Unlimited Resources Giving Enlightenment, which helps Jamaican and Ethiopian children. He began his music career with siblings Sharon, Cedella, and Stephen in the Melody Makers. Ziggy is a nickname that he got when he was hit by a soccer ball, zigging when he should have zagged.
Adeshina Abayomi Lawal (October 17, 1984) is a Nigerian soccer player, who currently plays for Hobro IK. Brought in from the Nigerian FC Ebedei Football Academy to Denmark at a young age, Lawal joined FC Midtjylland's youth academy. In March 2006 he renewed his contract with Vejle Boldklub until July 1, 2010. Lawal played 2009 for the Danish club Vejle Boldklub of the Danish Superliga, but he was ... Read more at Wikipedia
Dolapo "Dele" Olaoye (born 17 October 1982) is a Nigerian former footballer. He played in the Football League for Port Vale, and also played Conference football for Stafford Rangers. Olaoye joined Port Vale in August 2000, making his debut on 19 August as a late substitute for Tony Naylor in Vale's 3–0 win at home to Oxford United. However, this was his only appearance in the Vale first team befor... Read more at Wikipedia
Chris Motionless - 1986
METAL SINGER
Born Chris Cerulli, he is a member of the six-person band
Motionless in White, a metal group that released singles like "Puppets
(The First Snow)" and "Ghost in the Mirror."His band was formed
in his hometown of Scranton, PA back in 2005. His band hit a low point in 2011
when they fired guitarist TJ Bell; however in 2012 the band had a lot of
success with the album Infamous.
Testimony Yong
FAVOURITE QUOTES
There is a reward for every deed; be it good or evil
Felicity Jones - 1983
MOVIE ACTRESS
Gained fame for playing Ethel Hallow on the TV series The
Worst Witch and Weirdsister College. Her role in the 2014 film The Theory of
Everything earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion
Picture, Drama. In 2016, she starred as Jyn Erso in Rogue One: A Star Wars
Story. Her passion for acting emerged from being part of Shakespeare plays in
school. She was the lead model for Burberry in 2011.
Emmanuel Ike
one word from God can change my life forever
FAVOURITE QUOTES
One thing is certain, if you stick to the word of God you
will come back with a testimony. I LIVE AN UPWARD AND FORWARD LIFE ONLY
Alan Jackson - 1958
COUNTRY SINGER
Country singer whose debut was "Here in the Real
World" and who blended honky tonk and pop country genres. He has won
awards from the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association,
among others. As a child, Jackson sang in church and listened to gospel music.
He started working at a shoe store when he was twelve years old. He and George
Strait wrote "Murder on Music Row," which criticized the decline of
country music.
Ayang Macdonald
A certified and versatile journalist with years of
experience in news reporting and editing.
Dami Im - 1988
POP SINGER
Pop and soul singer who rose to stardom after winning the
The X Factor Australia in 2013. She has released singles like an acoustic cover
of "Jolene."She moved to Australia with her mother and brother when
she was nine years old, and her father, Dong Eal Im, stayed behind to work. She
released the #1 ARIA hit single, "Alive."
Frank Agbudu Okey
Mae Jemison - 1956
ASTRONAUT
On September 12, 1992, she became the first African-American
woman to journey into space. She was aboard the Endeavour as part of the STS-47
mission, the 50th mission of the Space Shuttle program. She grew up with a love
of both science and the arts, having a passion specifically for dance. She
served in the Peace Corps from 1985 to 1987, and in 1993 she appeared on Star
Trek: The Next Generation.
Ubi Onen
I'm humble,intelligent & vexed with strong self-esteem.
Treasure Oluwakorede Godwithus
I am wonderfully made.
FAVOURITE QUOTES
I will look up to the hill,from whence cometh my help. Love
is the passion,care,generous and kind attitude 2 1anoda. Better is not enough,
your best is yet to come.
Angel Parker - 1980
TV ACTRESS
Actress best known for the role of Tasha Davenport on
Disney's Lab Rats. Her other television credits include Castle and Days of our
Lives. She has done many voices for different video games. She has made guest
appearances on Angel, Criminal Minds, and ER.
Hard work produces good result.
Alyssa Baker - 1998
POP SINGER
Actress and singer who first gained a following after the
release of her debut self-titled album to Bandcamp in 2014. She then went on to
star as Maggie on the Family Channel drama Lost & Found Music Studios. She
discovered her passion for music and singing at the age of six. Ten years
later, she had already released her debut album. She has performed at numerous
successful festivals, including the Momentum Youth Arts Festival and
Vancouver's Safe Fest.
Bea Alonzo - 1987
TV ACTRESS
Filipina actress who has had several television roles with
ABS-CBN, including serving as the host of the show ASAP since 2004. She went to
Fisher Valley College in Taguig and started acting on the television drama Kay
Tagal Jang Hinitay in 2003 when she was 16 years old. She released her own
record called The Real Me in 2008 and it went triple platinum.
Brenda Asnicar - 1991
TV ACTRESS
Rose to fame in the leading role of Antonella on Patito Feo
(Ugly Duckling). Currently starring in Argentine telenovela Por Amarte AsÃ. She
was chosen to appear on the musical program Cantaniño, where she rose from chorus
girl to co-host. She has toured Europe and South America with the cast of
Patito Feo.
Nancy Sullivan - 1969
TV ACTRESS
Played Audrey Parker-Nichols on Drake & Josh and had a
role on the Nickelodeon series The Amanda Show. She had her first minor acting
role at age 15 in the 1984 TV Movie Single Bars, Single Women. She became known
for supporting film roles in The Deep End of the Ocean and All Kids Count.
Rita Hayworth
MOVIE ACTRESS
October 17, 1918
DEATH DATE: May 14, 1987 (age 68)
American actress best known for her appearance in 1944
musical Cover Girl. She was featured in over 60 films throughout her 37-year career.
She performed publicly as a dancer at the age of six. When the Depression wiped
out her family's savings, she and her father went across the border to perform
in clubs because she was too young to perform in Hollywood.
Mark Gatiss - 1966
TV ACTOR
English actor who has written for and acted in the television
series Doctor Who and Sherlock, the latter of which he co-created. He released
his first graphic novel, Nightshade, in 1992, which was a part of the Doctor
Who stories. He played several roles as a member of the comedy team The League
of Gentleman.
Mike Judge - 1962
DIRECTOR
Creator of the legendary Beavis and Butt-head and King of
the Hill animated TV series. He also directed the comedy films Office Space and
Extract. He created a short film that was purchased by Comedy Central, which launched
his successful career. He won a Primetime Emmy Award and two Annie Awards for
King of the Hill and two Critics' Choice Television Awards for his latest
series Silicon Valley.
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