Famous Persons from Akure, Ondo, Nigeria
- Abisoye Oluwalade - Born on April 30, 2003 - University student
- Ekaterina Antropova - Born on March 19, 2003 - Volleyball player
- Aldís Kara Bergsdóttir - Born on March 10, 2003 - Figure skater
- Anton Øyvindsson - Born on July 5, 2002 - Nordic combined skier, and Ski jumper
- Victor Boniface - Born on December 23, 2000 - Association football player
- Birkir Blær - Born on March 28, 2000 - Singer
- Ágúst Hlynsson - Born on March 28, 2000 - Association football player
- Brynjar Ingi Bjarnason - Born on December 6, 1999 - Association football player
- Daníel Hafsteinsson - Born on November 12, 1999 - Association football player
- Enioluwa Prince Adeoluwa - Born on July 6, 1999 - Association football player
- Baldvin Magnússon - Born on April 7, 1999 - Athletics competitor
- Þórir Þorbjarnarson - Born on May 26, 1998 - Basketball player
- Bose Samuel - Born on May 15, 1998 - Amateur wrestler
- Tryggvi Hlinason - Born on October 28, 1997 - Basketball player
- Bankole Adekuoroye - Born on February 16, 1996 - Association football player
- Tunde Adeniji - Born on September 17, 1995 - Association football player
- Adam Arnarson - Born on August 27, 1995 - Association football player
- Amenaghawon Osaretin Melvin - Born on July 5, 1995 - Artistic gymnast
- Fannar Hafsteinsson - Born on June 30, 1995 - Association football player
- Glódís Perla Viggósdóttir - Born on June 27, 1995 - Association football player
- Helga María Vilhjálmsdóttir - Born on April 25, 1995 - Alpine skier
- Ævar Ingi Jóhannesson - Born on January 31, 1995 - Association football player
- Oluwadamilola Oluwafemi - Born on October 27, 1994 - Artistic gymnast
- Ade Aruna - Born on April 27, 1994 - American football player
- Odunayo Adekuoroye - Born on December 10, 1993 - Amateur wrestler
- María Guðmundsdóttir - Born on June 29, 1993 - Alpine skier (died: January 1, 2022)
- Omolara Omotosho - Born on May 24, 1993 - Sprinter (died: January 1, 2022)
- Aminat Adeniyi - Born on April 21, 1993 - Amateur wrestler (died: January 1, 2022)
- Dele Olorundare - Born on December 1, 1992 - Association football player (died: January 1, 2022)
- Arna Sif Ásgrímsdóttir - Born on August 12, 1992 - Association football player (died: January 1, 2022)
- Guðmundur Hólmar Helgason - Born on August 5, 1992 - Handball player (died: January 1, 2022)
- Haukur Heiðar Hauksson - Born on September 1, 1991 - Association football player (died: January 1, 2022)
- Atli Sigurjónsson - Born on July 1, 1991 - Association football player (died: January 1, 2022)
- Adekemi Adesida - Born on May 28, 1991 - Artistic gymnast (died: January 1, 2022)
- Halldór Helgason - Born on January 10, 1991 - Snowboarder (died: January 1, 2022)
- Folashade Abugan - Born on December 17, 1990 - Sprinter (died: January 1, 2022)
- Godfrey Oboabona - Born on August 16, 1990 - Association football player (died: January 1, 2022)
- Íris Guðmundsdóttir - Born on May 13, 1990 - Alpine skier (died: January 1, 2022)
- Fanndís Friðriksdóttir - Born on May 9, 1990 - Association football player (died: January 1, 2022)
- Helen Ocheke - Born on May 6, 1989 - Artistic gymnast (died: January 1, 2022)
- Aron Gunnarsson - Born on April 22, 1989 - Association football player (died: January 1, 2022)
- Silja Jóhannesdóttir - Born on November 16, 1988 - Sport cyclist (died: January 1, 2022)
- Gunnar Nelson - Born on July 28, 1988 - Mixed martial arts fighter, and Karateka (died: January 1, 2022)
- Birkir Bjarnason - Born on May 27, 1988 - Association football player (died: January 1, 2022)
- Arnór Þór Gunnarsson - Born on October 23, 1987 - Handball player (died: January 1, 2022)
- Heiðar Geir Júlíusson - Born on August 6, 1987 - Association football player (died: January 1, 2022)
- Birkir Arnason - Born on July 20, 1987 - Ice hockey player (died: January 1, 2022)
- J.F. Opadiji - Born on July 17, 1987 - Academic (died: January 1, 2022)
- Gunnar Steinn Jónsson - Born on May 4, 1987 - Handball player (died: January 1, 2022)
- Björg Bjarnadóttir - Born on January 28, 1987 - Association football player (died: January 1, 2022)
- Emiliana Nchama - Born on October 24, 1986 - Association football player (died: January 1, 2022)
- Abisoye Ajayi-Akinfolarin - Born on May 19, 1985 - Activist - BBC 100 Women (died: January 1, 2022)
- Ndala Ibrahim - Born on May 2, 1985 - Association football player (died: January 1, 2022)
- Elfa Rún Kristinsdóttir - Born on January 13, 1985 - Violinist, and Musician - Icelandic Music Awards (died: January 1, 2022)
- Árni Þór Sigtryggsson - Born on January 13, 1985 - Handball player (died: January 1, 2022)
- Gbemileke “Oscar” Oyinsan - Born on April 2, 1984 - Handball player (died: January 1, 2022)
- Jón Gíslason - Born on July 31, 1983 - Ice hockey player (died: January 1, 2022)
- E.O.Titilayo - Born on July 14, 1983 - Academic (died: January 1, 2022)
- Björn Jakobsson - Born on December 20, 1981 - Ice hockey player (died: January 1, 2022)
- Friðrik Ómar - Born on October 4, 1981 - Singer (died: January 1, 2022)
- Campbell Ajiye - Born on September 29, 1981 - Fashion designer, and Businessperson (died: January 1, 2022)
- Adeola Austin Oyinlade - Born on August 6, 1981 - Human rights activist, and Lawyer (died: January 1, 2022)
- Kristinn Magnússon - Born on January 10, 1981 - Athlete (died: January 1, 2022)
- Dagný Linda Kristjánsdóttir - Born on November 8, 1980 - Alpine skier, and Athlete (died: January 1, 2022)
- Kristján Örn Sigurðsson - Born on October 7, 1980 - Association football player (died: January 1, 2022)
- Waje - Born on September 1, 1980 - Songwriter, Singer, and Actor (died: January 1, 2022)
- J.A Adegun - Born on July 12, 1980 - Academic (died: January 1, 2022)
- Þrándur Þórarinsson - Born on October 7, 1978 - Painter (died: January 1, 2022)
- Seun Ogunkoya - Born on December 28, 1977 - Athletics competitor (died: January 1, 2022)
- Hugleikur Dagsson - Born on October 5, 1977 - Stand-up comedian, Artist, and Playwright (died: January 1, 2022)
- Heiðar Helguson - Born on August 22, 1977 - Association football player (died: January 1, 2022)
- Gbenga Sesan - Born on July 27, 1977 - Businessperson (died: January 1, 2022)
- Jón Jósep Snæbjörnsson - Born on June 1, 1977 - Film score composer, Singer, and Actor (died: January 1, 2022)
- Brynja Þorsteinsdóttir - Born on May 29, 1977 - Alpine skier (died: January 1, 2022)
- Kikelomo Ajayi - Born on April 28, 1977 - Association football player (died: January 1, 2022)
- Femi Temowo - Born on September 15, 1976 - Jazz musician (died: January 1, 2022)
- Guðmundur Benediktsson - Born on September 3, 1974 - Journalist, Association football player, and Association football coach (died: January 1, 2022)
- Baldvin Ringsted - Born on July 1, 1973 - Artist (died: January 1, 2022)
- Lárus Sigurðsson - Born on June 4, 1973 - Association football player (died: January 1, 2022)
- Höskuldur Þórhallsson - Born on March 8, 1973 - Politician, and Lawyer (died: January 1, 2022)
- Rúnar Sigtryggsson - Born on April 7, 1972 - Handball player (died: January 1, 2022)
- Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir - Born on February 21, 1971 - Politician (died: January 1, 2022)
- Niyi Ojuolape - Born on October 31, 1970 - Politician (died: January 1, 2022)
- Atli Örvarsson - Born on July 7, 1970 - Film score composer, and Composer (died: January 1, 2022)
- Anna Kolbrún Árnadóttir - Born on April 16, 1970 - Politician (died: May 9, 2023)
- Einar Brynjólfsson - Born on October 26, 1968 - Politician (died: May 9, 2023)
- Þorvaldur Örlygsson - Born on August 2, 1966 - Association football player, and Association football coach (died: May 9, 2023)
- Birgir Mikaelsson - Born on September 27, 1965 - Basketball player (died: May 9, 2023)
- Logi Már Einarsson - Born on August 21, 1964 - Politician, and Architect (died: May 9, 2023)
- Nanna Leifsdóttir - Born on June 2, 1963 - Alpine skier (died: May 9, 2023)
- Sigmundur Ernir Rúnarsson - Born on March 6, 1961 - Politician (died: May 9, 2023)
- Gunnar Gíslason - Born on January 4, 1961 - Association football player (died: May 9, 2023)
- Þorvaldur Þorsteinsson - Born on November 7, 1960 - Artist, and Photographer (died: February 23, 2013)
- Alfreð Gíslason - Born on September 7, 1959 - Handball coach, and Handball player (died: February 23, 2013)
- Hermann Jón Tómasson - Born on April 13, 1959 - Politician (died: February 23, 2013)
- Jón Steindór Valdimarsson - Born on June 27, 1958 - Politician (died: February 23, 2013)
- Jórunn Ragnarsdóttir - Born on June 28, 1957 - Architect (died: February 23, 2013)
- Esteve Tomas - Born on March 25, 1957 - Alpine skier (died: February 23, 2013)
- Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi - Born on December 28, 1956 - Alpine skier (died: February 23, 2013)
- Viktor Arnar Ingólfsson - Born on April 12, 1955 - Writer (died: February 23, 2013)
- Guðjón S. Brjánsson - Born on March 22, 1955 - Journalist, and Politician (died: February 23, 2013)
- Sigurður Lárusson - Born on June 26, 1954 - Association football player (died: February 23, 2013)
- Árni Stefánsson - Born on October 10, 1953 - Association football player (died: February 23, 2013)
- Hörd́ur Áskelsson - Born on July 19, 1953 - University teacher, Choir director, and Musician (died: February 23, 2013)
- Tómas Leifsson - Born on January 20, 1953 - Athlete (died: February 23, 2013)
- Haukur Jóhannsson - Born on January 17, 1953 - Athlete (died: February 23, 2013)
- Karl V. Matthíasson - Born on August 12, 1952 - Politician (died: February 23, 2013)
- Ólafur F. Magnússon - Born on August 3, 1952 - Politician, and Physician (died: February 23, 2013)
- Árni Óðinsson - Born on February 24, 1950 - Athlete (died: February 23, 2013)
- Kristján Jóhannsson - Born on May 24, 1948 - Opera singer, and Musician (died: February 23, 2013)
- Guðrún Þorgerður Larsen - Born on November 1, 1945 - Geologist (died: February 23, 2013)
- Páll Skúlason - Born on June 4, 1945 - Philosopher, and Writer (died: April 22, 2015)
- Kole Omotoso - Born on April 21, 1943 - Academic, and Writer (died: July 19, 2023)
- Arnar Jónsson - Born on January 21, 1943 - Film actor, Stage actor, and Actor - Knights of the Order of the Falcon (died: July 19, 2023)
- Olu Falae - Born on September 21, 1938 - Banker, Farmer, and Politician (died: July 19, 2023)
- Jón Stefánsson - Born on April 14, 1937 - Association football player (died: June 10, 1991)
- Ingimar Eydal - Born on October 20, 1936 - Musician (died: January 10, 1993)
- Michael Patrick Olatunji Fagun - Born on April 17, 1935 - Catholic bishop, and Catholic priest (died: January 10, 1993)
- Michael Bamidele Otiko - Born on April 18, 1934 - Politician (died: December 25, 1999)
- Magnús Ingimarsson - Born on May 1, 1933 - Music arranger, Musician, and Pianist (died: March 21, 2000)
- Sigurður Helgason - Born on September 30, 1927 - University teacher, and Mathematician - honorary doctorate at the University of Iceland | Fellow of the American Mathematical Society | honorary doctorate of the University of Copenhagen | honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon | Leroy P. Steele Prize | Guggenheim Fellowship (died: December 3, 2023)
- Páll S. Árdal - Born on June 1, 1924 - Philosopher, and Writer (died: January 1, 2003)
- Björn Bjarman - Born on September 23, 1923 - Writer (died: April 19, 2005)
- Magnús Brynjólfsson - Born on June 5, 1923 - Athlete (died: December 6, 1976)
- Jóhann Hafstein - Born on September 19, 1915 - Politician (died: May 15, 1980)
- Jakob Hafstein - Born on October 8, 1914 - Singer (died: August 24, 1982)
- Einar Olgeirsson - Born on August 14, 1902 - Politician (died: February 3, 1993)