Since its inception in 1962, the University of Lagos (UNILAG for short) has been one of the most sought-after tertiary institutions in the country. UNILAG has a rich cultural atmosphere and provides its students with lots of different experiences, both academic and non-academic.
This aura, combined with the school administration, has trained and molded a number of brilliant minds over the years who went on to become significant individuals in their professions and the society at large. The varsity has a lot of notable alumni in different sector of the economy.
Some of them are:
- Pastor Enoch Adeboye- the general overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God worldwide.
- Wale Adenuga- a veteran cartoonist/publisher in Nigeria’s entertainment industry. He is known for the TV series Ikebe Super, Binta and Super Story.
- Tayo Aderinokun- Ex CEO of Guaranty Trust bank. He is now deceased.
- Mercy Aigbe Gentry- a popular actress, movie director and businesswoman.
- Funke Akindele- popularly known as Jenifa, named after the movie and TV series. She won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 2009.
- Yemi Alade- a sensational music artiste. She came into the limelight with
- Bisi Alimi- a gay rights activist, public speaker and blogger. He gained international attention when he came out of the closet on TV, the first Nigerian to do so.
- Reekado Banks (real name Ayoleyi Hanniel Solomon)- a notable recording artist, singer and songwriter.
- TY Bello- a popular musician and photographer with international recognition.
- Wale Babalakin- a businessman, lawyer and philanthropist. He is also a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).
- Pastor Tunde Bakare- the general overseer of the Latter Rain Assembly.
- Wande Coal (real name Oluwatobi Wande Ojosipe)- a popular song writer and musician.
- Abike Dabiri- a Nigerian politician and ex member of the federal house of representatives.
- Stella Damascus- a popular actress.
- Gbenga Daniel- former Governor of Ogun state.
- Tony Elumelu-Nigerian business mogul and CEO of United Bank for Africa, UBA.
- Oby Ezekwesili- former Minister of Education.
- Kayode Fayemi – former governor of Ondo state. He served as the Minister of solid minerals in the Muhammadu Buhari regime (2015-2019).
- Linda Ikeji- popular lifestyle blogger.
- Eyitayo Jegede, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and politician.
- Lil Kesh- a highly rated Nigerian singer, rapper and songwriter.
- Lai Mohammed- former spokesman of the All Progressive Congress (APC). Served as the Information Minister during the Muhammadu Buhari regime (2015-2019).
- Toke Makinwa- a radio host personality, tv host, vlogger and author.
- Genevieve Nnaji- a popular veteran Nollywood actress. She was the first actress to win the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, in 2005.
- Ramsey Nouah- highly rated Nollywood actor. He won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 2010
- Wole Oguntokun, a playwright, stage and film director. He is also a newspaper columnist.
- Bayo Omoboriowo- a cartoonist, photojournalist and documentary photographer. He is known nationally and internationally for his thought-provoking sketches.
- Daniel Olukoya- founder of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM). He is also a scientist.
- Ogbonnaya Onu- Minister of Science and Technology during the Buhari regime.
- Peter Godsday Orubebe – known for disrupting the results collation of the 2015 general elections. He was a Minister during the Goodluck Jonathan administration.
- Bimbo Oshin- popular actress, film-maker, director and producer.
- Helen Paul- radio personality and comedienne.
- Joke Silva- a highly revered and respected veteran actress, director and businesswoman.
- Gabriel Suswam- a former governor of Benue state.
- Vector (real name Olanrewaju Ogunmefun)- a rapper and hip hop artist.
- Funsho Williams- an influential Lagos state politician. He died in 2006.
- Yemi Shodimu – a tv presenter, director and film maker. He is known for his lead role in the hit Oleku. He also featured in Ti Oluwa Ni Ile, Saworoide, Ayo ni Mofe and
- Udom Emmanuel- Elected governor of Akwa Ibom state (May 2015).
- Teju Babyface (real name Gbadewonuola Olateju Oyelakin)- a political satirist, inspirational speaker and talk show host.
- Taiwo Afolabi- a Nigerian business magnate and lawyer.
