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.
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.
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.
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.
3. Paul Okoye
The singer made up his mind in 2019 to be called King Rudy as to the initial name of Rude Boy.
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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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.
But story changed, when she met Kolawole Ajeyemi, Daddy Ire and their union was blessed with a wonderful son.
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.