List of Nigerian Celebrities You Probably Might not Know are Muslims

List of Nigerian Celebrities You Did Not Know are Muslims

In this article, I’ll be listing the most celebrities you probably didn’t know before now to be Muslims. Most of them even portray their faith through their names.

Many of these celebrities might be your favourite artist but you probably might not know their religion.

In this post, you will know most Nigerian Celebrities that are Muslims;

List of Nigerian Celebrities You Did Not Know are Muslims

1.       Naira Marley

Azeez Adeshina Fashola, known popularly as Naira Marley, is a British-Nigerian singer and songwriter. He is known as the president of his controversial fan base, "Marlians"

Naira Marley is also described as one of those Muslim celebrities who always keep their fans abreast during their fasting season.

2.       Reminisce

Popular Nigerian rapper Remilekun Khalid Safaru, known by his stage names Reminisce and Alaga Ibile, is a Nigerian versatile musician, singer, rapper, songwriter, and actor from Ogun State.

He has mastered the art of performing in both English and his native language, Yoruba.

Reminisce has also inculcated his Islamic faith in his music. No wonder two of his albums 'Vibes and Insha Allah' and 'Baba Hafusa' have Islamic words in them.

3.       CDQ

Popular Nigerian indigenous rapper and song writer Sodiq Yusuf popularly known by his stage name CDQ is also a Muslim. CDQ is best known for his single “Nowo E soke” featuring Wiskid.

He was born into a Muslim family in the year 1985.

4.       JJC Skillz

Abdulrasheed Bello known professionally as Skillz or JJC Skillz is a Nigerian songwriter, rapper, record and television producer.

 JJC Skillz earned recognition in Nigeria after the release of his single We Are Africans, an afrobeat anthem

JJC Skillz is also married to Nigerian movie star, Funke Akindele Bello and they have a set of twins.

5.       Femi Adebayo Salami

Femi Adebayo Salami is a Nigerian director, film actor, lawyer, producer and Special Adviser to the Governor of Kwara State on Arts, Culture and Tourism.

He is the son of the Nigerian veteran actor, Adebayo Salami

6.       Maryam Apaokagi

Maryam Apaokagi known professionally as Taaooma, is a Nigerian comedian, content creator, cinematographer, and social media influencer. She is known for acting multiple roles in her comedy skits

The skit maker has always made it clear about her strong Islamic faith.

"Because one of the main reasons I cover my hair mostly is because I'm a Muslim. So, some people might say because she covers her hair, it's a movie set and they might want me to wear a wig and I might not be able to, so that is why I say it depends on what character," she said.