The host of #WithChude, Chude Jideonwo has released the third instalment of his annual list of some of the most interesting people in the culture. #TheJoy150 list profiles 150 Nigerians whose lives and work inspire and bring joy.
The list was announced in a special annual episode of the show along with co-hosts Chinasa Anukam (Host, Is this seat taken?), Kenzy Udosen (Comedian), and Lamide Akintobi (Producer, CNN).
“It always gives me such joy to do this list,” Jideonwo said. “Every year, I observe all the fantastic people making life and culture a joy in Nigeria. Then I want to be sure people celebrate what makes them truly special and the distinctive way they make reality sparkle. There are much more than 150, so these are just some of the many. This annual episode is to remind them, especially those not known to the mainstream public, that they are seen, they are heard, and they are a blessing. I hope this list excites everyone who sees it!”
The list is below:
Abdul Abdulrahim, Preston Ideh, and Foluso Ogunlana
Abdulrasheed Bawa
Ada Nduka Oyom
Adedamola Adefolahan (Fireboy DML)
Adekunle Gold
Ahmed Ololade (Asake)
Aishat Oshoala
Akinade Ibuoye (Gaise Baba)
Akinwunmi Adesina
Aloma Isaac (Zicsaloma)
Anthony Azekwoh
Apostle Emmanuel Iren
Arie and Chuko Esiri
Asabe Madaki
Ayo Shonaiya
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (Wizkid)
Bamidele Adeek (Sensational Bamidele)
Ben Amasasun
Bimbo Ademoye
Bisola Aiyeola
Bolanle Austen Peters
Bright Okpocha (Basketmouth)
Buba Marwa
Buju (BNXN)
Bukola Sawyerr Izeogu
Charles Okpaleke
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Chinasa Anukam
Chinonso Egemba (Aproko Doctor)
Chioma Ude
ChudeMedia founder
Chukwuebuka Okonkwo (Plantboy Ng)
CinemaPointer founder
Damilola Orimogunje
Damini Ogulu (Burna Boy)
Daniel Etim Effiong
Dapo Olorunyomi
Dare Olaitan and Kayode Kasum
Darey Art Alade and Deola Ayeni
David Adeleke (Davido)
Denola Grey
Deyemi Okanlawon
Dr. Joseph Onoja DG, NCF
Dunsin Oyekan
Ekene Nna-Udosen (Kenzy)
Eku Edewor
Emeka Akumefule (Blaqbonez)
Eniola Olanrewaju (Korty)
Enioluwa Adeoluwa
Frank Ileogben (Frank iTom)
Funke Akindele
Genevieve Nnaji
Genoveva Umeh
Gloria Oloruntobi (Maraji)
Grandprince Ita
Greatman Takit
Idowu Adeyemi (Yhemolee)
Ikeade Oriade
Instablog founder
Isioma Osaje
Jade Osiberu
James Brown
Jemima, Jesimiel, and Jeiel Damina
Jeremiah Ekuma
Jerry Eze
Jimmy “PJ” Odukoya
John Momoh
Johnny Drille
Jola Ayeye
Joseph Onalapo (Jay-On-Air)
Justice Mary Odili
Kadaria Ahmed
Kehinde Bankole
Ken Onyeali Ikpe
Kenneth Gyang
Kunle Afolayan
Kunle Remi
Lala Akindoju
Laolu Gbenjo
Made Kuti
Mercy Chinwo
Mercy Johnson
Michael ‘AMA Psalmist’ Akinrogunde
Michael Collins Ajereh (Don Jazzy)
Mike Ozokhome
Mildred Okwo
Mo Abudu
Molara Wood
Moses Babatope and Kene Okwuosa
Moyosore Onigbanjo and Mr Yusuf Sule
Mr. Macaroni
Muyiwa Awoniyi and Wale ‘Tec’ Davis
Nancy Isime
Nathaniel Bassey
Nduka Obaigbena
Njoku Emmanuel
Nkiru Okparaeke, Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli, Nkem Nweke, Jude Iloh, and Patrick Okigbo III
Nonso Okpala
Nora Awolowo
Obianuju Iloanya
OC Ukeje
Oladotun Ojuolape Kayode (Do2tun)
Olamide Adedeji
Olubankole Wellington (Banky W)
Olumide Akpata
Olumide Makanjuola
OluwaMayowa Idowu
Omobola Johnson
Omotolani Alake
Ope Adetayo
Otosirieze Obi-Young
Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe (Ayra Starr)
Paul Adefarasin
Paul and Peter Okoye (P Square)
Peace Hyde
Reuben Abati
Rinu Oduala
Rodney Umeh
Romeo Oriogun
Ropo Akin
Samson Itodo
Samuel Perry (Broda Shaggi)
Sani Saraki
Seun Okinbaloye
Papaya (Raheem Abike Halimah)
Mitchell Elegbe
Shaffy Bello
Shock NG founders
Solomon Buchi
Steve Chuks
Susan Pwajok
Tayo Aina
Temilade Openiyi (Tems)
Temisan Emmanuel (Taymesan)
TG Omori
The Otedola Family
Tina Mba
Tiwa Savage
Tobi Amusan
Tobi Bakre
Tobi Mohammed, Asa Asika and Bizzle Osikoya
Toke Makinwa
Tomiwa Aladekomo
Tony Elumelu
Toyosi Ogunseye
Tunde Babalola
Tunde Ednut
Uche Nwokedi
Uzor Arukwe
Yusuf Anka
The full episode with the reasons for each honouree can be viewed on watch.withchude.com and heard on listen.withchude.com
