Birthdays are special occasions in people’s lives as they celebrate attaining a new age with their friends and family.
December 17 is an important date in Nigeria as President Muhammadu Buhari celebrates his birthday. This year, he turns 79. Like everyone else on the planet, he shares the same birth date with other people.
Below are the names and profiles of some prominent Nigerians who turn a year older today.
Muhammadu Buhari – Born on December 17, 1942, he is the current president of Nigeria, a position he has held since 2015. Buhari is a retired Major General in the Nigerian Army and had served as the military head of state in Nigeria between 1983 to 1985. He is married to Aisha Buhari and they have four children together.
Happy Birthday to the President of Nigeria, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd). 79 happy cheers from us at Livefromnaija!
Tekno – The Nigerian singer-songwriter and produce whose real name is Augustine Miles Kelechi was born on December 17, 1990. He has taken home several awards including MTV Africa Music Award for Best Breakthrough Act in 2016. He has released hit singles like, “Duro”, “Pana”, “Rara”, “Yawa”, and an album, “Old Romance”.
Happy Birthday to Nigerian singer and songwriter, Augustine Miles Kelechi AKA Tekno! We wish you more accolades and success in your career!
Nancy Isime – This talented actress, model and media personality from Edo State was born on December 17, 1991. She has acted in films like Living In Bondage: Breaking Free, Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons, Kambili: The whole 30 yards. She has won several awards which include The Future Awards Africa Nigeria Prize for On Air Personality (TV).
Happy Birthday to the talented actress, model and media personality, Nancy Isime. May your wishes come true and your future be bright. Happy Birthday from all of us at Livefromnaija.
Naeto C – The rapper, Afrobeat artist and record producer whose real name is Naetochukwu Chikwe was born on December 17, 1982. The award-winning artiste is currently the Special Assistant on Lagos Liaison to the Governor of Imo State. He has won two MTV Africa Music Awards and two Headies awards. Naeto C has also released four studio albums to his credit.
Nigerian rapper, Afrobeat artist and record producer turns a year older today. Happy birthday Naeto C from all of us at Livefromnaija!
Abubakar Sani Bello – The Nigerian politician was born on Dec 17, 1967. He is currently serving his second term as the Executive Governor of Niger State. He had his secondary education at the Nigerian Military School and got admission to study Economics at the University of Maiduguri where he graduated in 1991.
Happy birthday to the Executive Governor of Niger State, Abubakar Sani Bello. We wish us more fruitful and prosperous years.
Desire Oparanozie – The Nigerian footballer from Owerri, Imo State was born on December 17, 1993. She plays as on the Nigerian National Team (Super Falcons) and as a forward in the Division 1 Feminine for Dijon FCO.
Super Falcon and Dijon FCO Division 1 Feminine forward, Desire Oparanozie turns a year older today! Happy birthday Desire, from all of us at Livefromnaija! We wish you more success in your career!
Do you know other famous Nigerians born on December 17? Comment below with their names and profiles.
