Jay-Jay Okocha

Jay-Jay Okocha

athlete Nigeria

Jay-Jay Okocha is widely regarded as one of Nigeria's greatest footballers, celebrated for his extraordinary skill and creativity on the pitch. He played for several clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain and Bolton Wanderers, and is known for his dazzling dribbling and playmaking abilities. Despite not winning as many trophies as some of his contemporaries, Okocha's legacy as a football icon endures, inspiring many aspiring athletes in Nigeria and beyond.

Born on Aug 14, 1973 (51 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
196,553
Power
279$
Sentiment
8.91
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Burkina Faso 1 8.00 0.52% +0% 20,903,273 108,871 $17,000 89$
Nigeria 1 9.00 0.04% +0% 206,139,589 87,682 $448,000 191$
Totals 2 227,042,862 196,553 $465,000 280$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Nigeria Nigeria: Seyi Sodimu compared his pride in the rise of afrobeats to being a Jay Jay Okocha in this generation. 9

The Punch: What ‘Love Me Jeje’ Grammy win taught me — Seyi Sodimu

Nigeria Nigeria: Jay Jay Okocha is noted as one of the prominent figures from the Anioma area, known for his contributions to sports. 9

The Punch: Ranching, not open grazing, is solution to farmer-herder clashes – Nwoko

Nigeria Nigeria: Nigerian football legend Jay-Jay Okocha, who serves as the company’s brand ambassador, graced the glamorous event. 9

The Punch: BetKing celebrates 7th anniversary with gala, rewards

Nigeria Nigeria: Jay-Jay Okocha has criticised former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher over his remarks regarding the Africa Cup of Nations. 7

The Punch: Okocha criticises Carragher's AFCON comments

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Jay-Jay Okocha was a first glimpse of themselves in Britain’s mainstream for the children of the Nigerian diaspora. 7

The Guardian: Innit innit boys and Super Eagles: how Nigerian Londoners found their identity through football – podcast | Nigeria

Nigeria Nigeria: Mawuli Gavor considers Jay-Jay Okocha to be Nigeria’s greatest footballer ever based on skill and legend status. 9

The Punch: Okocha remains Nigeria’s greatest player – actor Gavor