Celebrities you share birthdays with: Pisces Edition

Did you know that people born between February 19 and March 20 fall under the Pisces zodiac sign? Represented by two fish swimming in opposite directions, Pisceans are known for their creativity, sensitivity, and strong intuition. They are often seen as empathetic individuals who deeply understand the emotions of others.

If you’re a Pisces, you share your sign with these famous personalities:

1. Osita Iheme MFR.

Osita is an actor, author, film producer, and comedian who is known for his role as PawPaw in 2002’s Aki na Ukwa alongside Chinedu Ikedieze. He has further starred in several productions including “2 Rats (2003)”, “The Tom and Jerry” (2003), “Nollywood Babylon”(2008), “The Mirror Boy’ (2011), “Christmas in Miami and “Aki and Pawpaw” (2021). Iheme was the recipient of the 2007 Africa Movie Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement and was conferred Order of the Federal Republic (MFR), a federal honour by President Goodluck Jonathan in 2011. He was born on February 20.

2. Moses Bliss

Moses Uyoh Enang, known professionally as Moses Bliss is a gospel singer, song writer and worship leader who is the founder of Spotlite Nation, a record label that serves as a home to four artists. Bliss released his first single in 2017 titled “E No Dey Fall My Hand” and rose to prominence with the 2019 song “Too Faithful”. In 2020, he won the Loveworld International Music and Arts Award (LIMA 2020) for his song “You I Live for”. Every year, Bliss holds a musical concert known as Bliss Experience. He was born February 20.

3. Kenneth Okolie

Kenneth Obinna Okolie is an actor, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Mr Nigeria 2010 and won the City People Movie Award for Best Supporting Actor of the Year (English) at the 2015 City People Entertainment Awards. His notable roles include “Skinny Girl in Transit” (2016),” Nneka the Pretty Serpent” (2020),” Royal Hibiscus Hotel”(2017), My name is Kadi (2016). He was born February 21.

4. Adesua Etomi- Wellington

Popularly known as Adesua Etomi is an actress and entrepreneur who debuted her career with 2014’s Knocking on Heaven’s Door, gaining popularity with films like “The Wedding Party” (2016), “MTV Shuga” (2015), King of Boys (2018), Malika: Warrior Queen (2019), Sugar Rush (2019), The Arbitration (2016), Gangs of Lagos (2023),  Falling (2015) which earned her the 2016 African Magic Viewers’ Choice Award for Best Actress in a Drama. Apart from being an actress, she is also a singer and the co-founder of a beauty brand called Sanaa Beauty. She was born on February 22.

5. Woli Arole

Woli Arole is a comedian, actor and on-air personality who started his career as a stand up comedian and actor. He embraced social media and gained attention with short videos on Instagram. In 2018, Woli Arole premiered his movie titled The Call which he produced and was featured as lead actor. He was born February 22.

6. Ebube Nwagbo

Ebube Nwagbo is an actress, producer, model, entrepreneur and philanthropist. She got into the film industry in the year 2003 with the film, Arrested with Love and since then has starred in several movies including Midnight Love (2003), Widow’s Cult, Eyes of the Nun (2009), Stronger than Pain (2007). In 2012, she launched her own hair extension business named PosHHair by EB and also started her entertainment company named PoshWorld production. She was born on February 24.

7. Sandra Okunzuwa

Sandra Ese Osayamon Okunzuwa, popularly known as Sandra Okunzuwa is a lawyer, actress, movie producer and lawyer who won one of the 2021 Eko Star Film & TV Awards by Nigerian International Film and TV Summit. Okunzuwa started her career as an actress in Nollywood in 2018, making her debut film, Blind Spot. Her notable roles include Wildflower (2022), Something like Gold (2023), Ruthless (2024). She was born on February 25.

8. Lola Shoneyin

Titilola Atinuke Alexandrah Shoneyin, known professionally as Lola Shoneyin is a poet and author who launched her debut novel, “The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives” in May 2010. Shoneyin has forged a reputation as an adventurous, humorous and outspoken poet  having published three volumes of poetry, with her works gaining prestigious acclaim. She is also the founder of Ouida books and runs the annual Aké Arts and Book Festival. She was born February 26.

9. Tunde Kelani

Tunde Kelani, popularly known as TK is a filmmaker who is known for his screen adaptations of Nigerian novels and plays. These include Koseegbe, O le ku, Thunder Bolt: Magun, The Narrow Path, White Handkerchief, Mami and Dazzling Mirage.

In a career spanning more than four decades, TK specialises in producing movies that promote Nigeria’s cultural heritage, particularly that of the Yoruba. In 1990, Kelani was an assistant director and an actor in the 1990 film Mister Johnson, the first American film shot on location in Nigeria starring Pierce Brosnan.

Kelani has also worked on numerous films as a cinematographer, including Anikura; Ogun Ajaye; Iya Ni Wura; Taxi Driver; Iwa and Fopomoyo. He was born on February 26.

10. Diane Russet

Precious Diane Yashim, popularly known as Diane Russet is a filmmaker, actor, producer, and Ex Big Brother season 4 housemate. She’s known for her Drama Series “Ricordi” which won Best Original Drama Series at the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. She was born February 28.

11. Ken Erics

Ekenedilichukwu Ugochukwu Eric Nwenweh, known professionally as Ken Erics Ugo or simply Ken Erics is a film and television actor, writer, producer and occasional musician. He is popularly known for his role as Ugo in the movie ‘The Illiterate’. He has been a recipient of several awards including City People’s Entertainment Awards, Afrifimo Awards, South South Achievers Awards. His notable works include Okafor’s Law (2016), Omugwo (2017) and Yahoo+ (2022). He was born on February 28.

12. Korede Bello

Korede Bello is a singer and songwriter best known for his hit single “Godwin”, a semi-gospel and pop song which became a national anthem and topped many music charts across Nigeria. In 2015, he won the Headies for Best Pop Single for the record. Bello is also a mental health advocate whose aim is to end mental health stigma and support young people living with mental illness. He was born on February 29.

13. Gabriel Afolayan

Gabriel Afolayan is an actor and singer known as G- Fresh. He is part of the renowned Afolayan entertainment family that comprises where he started his filmmaking career. Afolayan’s acting debut was in “F Opawon” by late Baba Sala, however he rose to fame, playing the role “Akin” in a Super Story Series titled NNENNA. As an actor, he won the Best Supporting Actor award for playing “Tavier Jambari” in Hoodrush (2012). As a musician, he is known mostly for his singles, “Awelewa” and “Kokoro Ife”.

His other notable roles include For Maria Ebun Pataki (2020), Flawsome (2022), Anikulapo (2024), Seven Doors (Opayemi). He was born on March 1.

14. Kanayo O. Kanayo MFR

Anayo Modestus Onyekwere, popularly known as Kanayo O. Kanayo is an actor and lawyer. He started his acting career in 1982, acting in productions by the national broadcaster, the Nigerian Television Authority, where he appeared in the television series Things Fall Apart and Checkmate. He then made his debut movie appearance in the year 1992 in the film Living in Bondage and has since then starred in over 100 films where he is notable for playing villain roles relating to occultic films. In 2006, Kanayo won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in the movie Family Battle. He has received the order of the MFR. He was born March 1.

15. Tiannah

Toyin Ajoke Lawani-Adebayo, popularly known as Toyin Lawani is a self taught celebrity, fashion designer, author, philanthropist, and serial entrepreneur who is the CEO of Tiannah’s Place Empire who is known for her unconventional and controversial style. Lawani first rose to prominence after showcasing her clothing collections at Africa Fashion Week London in 2013. She has gone ahead to style several pieces since then, even serving as a costume designer on King of Boys: The Return of the King and Shanty Town. She had a reality television show that focused on her life titled Tiannah’s Empire and has also featured in the TV show, The Real Housewives of Lagos released on Showmax in 2022. She was born on March 1.

16. K1 de Ultimate

Wasiu Omogbolahan Olasunkanmi Adewale Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 de Ultimate is a Fuji musician who popularized a brand of the fuji genre based on the work of the fuji creator, Ayinde Barrister known as Talazo Fuji that appeals to all age groups, irrespective of tribe and background. He released his first album titled Iba with the special track ‘Abode Mecca’ in 1980, and thereafter, his most successful album Talazo ’84 in 1984. He has won many titles and several music awards, including the first Mayegun of Yorubaland by the Alaafin of Oyo in 2020. He was born March 3.

17. Elozonam

Elozonam Ogbolu is an actor, singer, content creator and music producer. He gained recognition as the 8th finalist on Season 4 of Big Brother Naija and is notable for his lead role in the drama series “Rumour Has It.” He is also the brand ambassador for Premier Cool.  He was born on March 4.

18. Tomiwa Edun

Babatunde Adetomiwa Stafford “Tomiwa” Edun, also known as Tomiwa Edun is a UK-based Nigerian actor who  is best known for his roles in the television show Merlin, Bates Motel and the football video games FIFA 17, FIFA 18 and FIFA 19. In 2009, Edun became only the second black actor to play Romeo at the Globe Theatre when he was cast in Dominic Dromgoole’s production of Romeo and Juliet. He also starred in Banana Island Ghost (2017),  Eyimofe (2020). He was born March 4.

19. Chief Pete Edochie MON

Chief Pete Edochie MON  is a veteran actor who is considered one of Nigeria’s most talented actors, being honored with an Industry Merit Award by Africa Magic and Lifetime Achievement by Africa Film Academy. Once an administrator and broadcaster, he came into prominence in the 1980s, when he played the lead role of ‘Okonkwo’ in a Nigerian Television Authority adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s all-time best-selling novel, Things Fall Apart. In 2003, he was honored as a Member of the Order of the Niger by President Olusegun Obasanjo. He was born March 7.

20. Yemi Alade

Yemi Eberechi Alade, professionally known as Yemi Alade is a singer, songwriter, actress and activist. Her music is a mixture of Afropop, highlife, dancehall, pop and R&B and has been of influence in several countries across Africa. Alade won the Peak Talent Show in 2009 after which she signed to Effyzzie Music Group, and had a hit with her single “Johnny” in 2014. Following the releases of her albums, King of Queens and Mama Africa, she has won The Headies Award for Best Performer twice, in 2018 and 2019. The slot was initiated at 2018 The Headies and she was the first artist to win the category. Alade’s song “Tomorrow”- the lead single from her sixth studio album Rebel Queen, earned her first Grammy nomination, it received a nomination at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards for Best African Music Performance. She was born on March 13.

21. Chioma Chukwuka

Chioma Chukwuka, also known as Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha or Chioma Akpotha  is an actress, director and movie producer. Chukwuka’s acting career began with her debut in the movie “The Apple” in 2000 and has since then been an unstoppable force in the industry. With twenty years of experience, she has starred in more than 350 Nollywood movies, produced 6 movies and has many awards to her credit. In 2007, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a leading role for her performance in the movie “Sins of the flesh.” Notable roles from her include Games Men Play (2006), Wives on Strike (2016), Nneka The Pretty Serpent (2020), Seven Doors (2024) Gangs of Lagos (2023). In addition to filmmaking, Chukwuka is also a public speaker and mentor. She was born on March 12

22. Ali Nuhu

Ali Nuhu Mohammed is an actor who is the current managing director of the Nigerian Film Corporation. He was appointed in 2024. Before his appointment, he was a prominent Nigerian actor and director who acted in both Hausa and English movies. He is also known as king of Kannywood or Sarki Ali by the media, appearing in more than 500 Nollywood and Kannywood films and earning numerous accolades. Ali Nuhu is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential actors of all time in the history of Hausa Cinema, as well as Nigerian Cinema. He was born on March 15.

23. Ben Okri

Sir Ben Golden Emuobowho Okri OBE FRSL, known professionally as Ben Okri is a Nigerian-born British poet and novelist who is considered one of the foremost African authors in the postmodern and post-colonial traditions whose novel The Famished Road won the Booker Prize in 1991, making him the prizes youngest ever winner at thirty-two. In 2012, he was appointed vice-president of the Caine Prize for African Writing, having been on the advisory committee and associated with the prize since it was established 13 years earlier. Okri was also knighted at the 2023 Birthday Honours for services to literature.

He was born March 15.

24. Olamide

Olamide Gbenga Adedeji is a rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive who records in Yoruba and English. He is regarded as one of the most influential artists in Nigeria and has been crucial to the creative and commercial success of several Afrobeats music stars, and is consistently praised for his role in elevating street pop to mainstream recognition as a distinct music genre. In 2013, Olamide became the first Nigerian to sign an endorsement deal with Cîroc. Also in 2023, Olamide received his first nomination at the 66th Annual Grammy Award for the song “Amapiano” alongside Asake making him the first and only Nigeria/Africa rapper nominated in the history of the prestigious award. He was born on March 15.

25. Chidi Mokeme

Chidi Mokeme is an actor and reality show host. He was the host of Gulder Ultimate Search reality show, before slowly moving to films.  His notable roles include Omotara Johnson (2003), Shanty Town (2023), Love and Life (2023), Life and Dirt (2024). He was born on March 17.

26. Lil Kesh

Keshinro Ololade, known professionally as Lil Kesh is a rapper, singer and songwriter who rose to the limelight after releasing the hit single “Shoki”. He made his debut with the single “Lyrically”, which went viral within Nigerian universities. Shortly after, he released Shoki which topped several musical charts. As a result of this musical production, he was nominated for several awards and won two. In 2016, after the expiration of his contract with YBNL, Lil Kesh established his own record label YAGI Records (an acronym for “Young And Getting It”) and is managed by Massive Management team, a marketing and event management company. He was born on March 17.