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13 World Famous Celebrities You Never Knew Were Nigerians. [A Thread]
1. Chiwetel EjioforÂ
who starred in â12 Years A Slaveâ, âHalf of AÂ Yellow Sun,â âSecret In Their Eyes,â among others. Chiwetel was born and bred in the U.K by his Nigerian parents from the Igbo tribe.
![13 World Famous Celebrities You Never Knew Were Nigerians. [A Thread]1. Chiwetel Ejiofor who starred in â12 Years A Slaveâ, âHalf of A Yellow Sun,â âSecret In Their Eyes,â among others. Chiwetel was born and bred in the U.K by his Nigerian parents from the Igbo tribe.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EezjqS-WAAEbN29.jpg "13 World Famous Celebrities You Never Knew Were Nigerians. [A Thread]1. Chiwetel Ejiofor who starred in â12 Years A Slaveâ, âHalf of A Yellow Sun,â âSecret In Their Eyes,â among others. Chiwetel was born and bred in the U.K by his Nigerian parents from the Igbo tribe.")
![13 World Famous Celebrities You Never Knew Were Nigerians. [A Thread]1. Chiwetel Ejiofor who starred in â12 Years A Slaveâ, âHalf of A Yellow Sun,â âSecret In Their Eyes,â among others. Chiwetel was born and bred in the U.K by his Nigerian parents from the Igbo tribe.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EezjrDaXYAAbjto.jpg "13 World Famous Celebrities You Never Knew Were Nigerians. [A Thread]1. Chiwetel Ejiofor who starred in â12 Years A Slaveâ, âHalf of A Yellow Sun,â âSecret In Their Eyes,â among others. Chiwetel was born and bred in the U.K by his Nigerian parents from the Igbo tribe.")
1. Chiwetel EjioforÂ
who starred in â12 Years A Slaveâ, âHalf of AÂ Yellow Sun,â âSecret In Their Eyes,â among others. Chiwetel was born and bred in the U.K by his Nigerian parents from the Igbo tribe.
2. Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje is one of Nigeriaâs best world famous celebrities. The former fashion model of Yoruba origin and Hollywood actor is best known for his roles in âThe Mummy Returnsâ, âPompeii,â and in TV series âLostâ and âOzâ.
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje is one of Nigeriaâs best world famous celebrities. The former fashion model of Yoruba origin and Hollywood actor is best known for his roles in âThe Mummy Returnsâ, âPompeii,â and in TV series âLostâ and âOzâ.
3. Uzo Aduba
Uzoamaka Nwanneka âUzoâ Aduba is an American actress who is known for her role as Suzanne âCrazy Eyesâ Warren on the television series âOrange Is the New Blackâ. Her parents are both Nigerians of Igbo origin.
Uzoamaka Nwanneka âUzoâ Aduba is an American actress who is known for her role as Suzanne âCrazy Eyesâ Warren on the television series âOrange Is the New Blackâ. Her parents are both Nigerians of Igbo origin.
4. Caroline Chikezie
Caroline was born in England to Nigerian parents but was sent to a boarding school in Nigeria at a point, in an attempt to make her abandon her dreams to become an actress. She chose acting to taking over her fatherâs hospital in Nigeria.
Caroline was born in England to Nigerian parents but was sent to a boarding school in Nigeria at a point, in an attempt to make her abandon her dreams to become an actress. She chose acting to taking over her fatherâs hospital in Nigeria.
5. Nonso Anozie
Nonso Anozie is an English actor of Nigerian descent. Apart from movies, he was cast to play in the TV series âGame of Thronesâ and âDraculaâ.
Nonso Anozie is an English actor of Nigerian descent. Apart from movies, he was cast to play in the TV series âGame of Thronesâ and âDraculaâ.
7. Richard Ayoade
Richard Ayoade is a British actor born to a Nigerian father and a Norwegian mother. The comedian, actor, and writer has written several award-winning stageplays in the UK.
Richard Ayoade is a British actor born to a Nigerian father and a Norwegian mother. The comedian, actor, and writer has written several award-winning stageplays in the UK.
8. Sophie Okonedo
Born to a Nigerian father and a Jewish mother, Sophie Okonedo is a British actress and singer. She has played in great movies as âĂon Fluxâ, âMrs. Mandelaâ, âSkinâ and many more.
Born to a Nigerian father and a Jewish mother, Sophie Okonedo is a British actress and singer. She has played in great movies as âĂon Fluxâ, âMrs. Mandelaâ, âSkinâ and many more.
9. John Boyega
John is a British-Nigerian who was born in London to Nigerian parents. He is best known for his 2011 film debut âAttack the Blockâ. He also played Ugwu in âHalf of A Yellow Sunâ and âStar Wars: The Force Awakens.â
John is a British-Nigerian who was born in London to Nigerian parents. He is best known for his 2011 film debut âAttack the Blockâ. He also played Ugwu in âHalf of A Yellow Sunâ and âStar Wars: The Force Awakens.â
10. Tracy Ifeachor
Tracy is a British-Nigerian television and theatre actress best known for playing in the âDoctor Who Christmas special, The End of Timeâ, and TV series âCrossbonesâ.
Tracy is a British-Nigerian television and theatre actress best known for playing in the âDoctor Who Christmas special, The End of Timeâ, and TV series âCrossbonesâ.
11. Zain Asher
32-year-old Zain Ejiofor Asher is a news anchor at CNN International and is the younger sister of Hollywood actor, Chiwetel Ejiofor. Asher studied French and Spanish at Oxford University and also is a graduate of Journalism.
32-year-old Zain Ejiofor Asher is a news anchor at CNN International and is the younger sister of Hollywood actor, Chiwetel Ejiofor. Asher studied French and Spanish at Oxford University and also is a graduate of Journalism.
12. Wale
Born as Olubowale Victor Akintimehin to Yoruba parents from Ogun State, Rapper Wale grew up in the USA. He is as popular in the states as he is in his home country and has done music collaborations with singers like Wizkid and Olamide.
Born as Olubowale Victor Akintimehin to Yoruba parents from Ogun State, Rapper Wale grew up in the USA. He is as popular in the states as he is in his home country and has done music collaborations with singers like Wizkid and Olamide.
