Nigerian Celebrities Who Changed Their Stage Names & Why

Without mincing words, many Nigerian celebrities have at one time or another changed their names for one reason or the other.

 

Some celebrities have changed their names outright, some have added small stylistic effect to popularize their music career.

In this article, we are going to highlight Nigerian celebrities who have changed their names and the reason behind it.

2face Idibia

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The singer is one of the most decorated oldest artists, from the period when he commenced.

5 Nigerian Celebrities Who Changed Their Stage Names - 2face Idibia andHis Wife, Annie Idibia

The singer adopted a change of name from 2face to 2Baba after misunderstanding that involved his former artist, Blackface assumed he gave him the stage name, 2face.

 

5 Nigerian Celebrities Who Changed Their Stage Names - Peter Okoye

2.    Peter Okoye

Immediately after the fallout of  Psquare music duo which occurred  in 2016, Peter Okoye who was initially recognized as Peter switched name to Mr P.

Peter Okoye and Wife

Meanwhile in 2021, The popular singer claim that he now wants to be identified as Daddy P.

But things changed again, when the duo finally settle their differences and performed together again.

 

 

5 Nigerian Celebrities Who Changed Their Stage Names - Paul Okoye

3.   Paul Okoye

The singer made up his mind in 2019 to be called King Rudy as to the initial name of Rude Boy.

5 Nigerian Celebrities Who Changed Their Stage Names - Paul Okoye and Wife

The artist seems to be having a blissful day despite the separation and is still doing amazingly well for himself.

But things changed again, when the duo finally settle their differences and performed together again.

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Toyin Aimakhu -
4.    Toyin Aimakhu

Back in 2017, when Toyin Aimakhu announced to her fans as regards change of name based on family decisions, as at then, she chooses to be called Toyin Abraham.

5 Nigerian Celebrities Who Changed Their Stage Names
But story changed, when she met Kolawole Ajeyemi, Daddy Ire and their union was blessed  with a wonderful son.

 

Kiss Daniel
5.   Kiss Daniel

Back in 2018, kiss Daniel changed to Kizz Daniel. The decision of change of name was based on the refusal of his former record label, G-Worldwide music to allow him to maintain the name Kiss Daniel.

 

 

 

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