8.9992° N, 7.9994° E
KEFFI
Most Famous People Born in Keffi, Nigeria
- Notable people
- 595
- Peak decade
- 1980s
- Median birth year
- 1984
- Most distinctive
- Football 5.2×
One face per decade — the most globally famous figure born in Keffi during each.
Notable Births by Decade
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What Keffi Is Known For
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Football is Keffi's biggest profession — 57% of all notables (337).
Keffi over-indexes on football — 5.2× the global rate.
Keffi under-produces politician — only 0.2× the global rate.
Profession Mix Over Time
Each band shows a profession family's share of Keffi's notable births by decade. Hover the chart for the breakdown at any decade.
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- Film & TV
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- Music
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- Filtered to 1930s Clear ×
Elechi Amadi
1934 - 2016
Christopher Okigbo
1930 - 1967
J. D. 'Okhai Ojeikere
1930 - 2014
John Ogbu
1939 - 2003
Akin Mabogunje
Born 1931
Victor Banjo
1930 - 1967
Olayinka Koso-Thomas
Born 1937
Adebisi Akanji
Born 1930
Pa Odiase
1934 - 2013
Bolanle Awe
Born 1933
Michael Ibru
1930 - 2016
Julius Babatunde Adelakun
Born 1934
Etim Inyang
1931 - 2016
Cyril Panther
Born 1938
Etim Moses Essien
Born 1934
Adewale Aladesanmi
1938 - 2017