People from Akure

Nigerian women's activist

Nigerian writer

Aituaje Aina Vivian Ebele Iruobe (born 1 September 1981), known professionally as Waje (an acronym for "Words Aren't Just Enough"), is a Nigerian singer. She first gained recognition after being featured on the remake of P-Square's "Omoge Mi". Waje was also featured on the duo's 2008 hit track "Do Me". She contributed vocals to Banky W's "Thief My Kele" and M.I's "One Naira". In 2016, Waje was one of the four judges in the inaugural season of The Voice Nigeria. In 2018, she appeared on the final season of the Africa Magic telenovela Battleground.

Nigerian freestyle wrestler

Nigerian lawyer

Nigerian media entrepreneur and sports journalist

First indigenous African to head the position of Chief Justice in Botswana, also former high court judge and lawyer

Nigerian writer and playwright (1943–2023)