Human-rights activists
- Aminu Kano
- Ayodele Awojobi
- Beko Ransome-Kuti
- Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi
- Dele Giwa
- Fela Kuti
- Funke Abimbola
- Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti
- Gani Fawehinmi
- Olikoye Ransome-Kuti
- Olisa Agbakoba
- Omoyele Sowore
- Segun Awosanya
- Sonny Okosun
- Wole Soyinka
Please note that some names here belong to those dead but they are still recognized. The list is compiled by Wikipedia.