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22 World-Famous Celebrities You Didn’t Know Were Nigerians

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We have some of the finest international superstars. There’s the rapper Wale, Chiwetel Ejiofor from 12 Years a Slave, Tinie Tempah, John Boyega from Star Wars, Uzo Aduba from Orange is the New Black, Seal the ‘Kiss from a Rose’ singer and David Oyelowo from Selma.

These are the ones we are very sure of their Nigerian root. But here are a few we know you didn’t know were Nigerian!


22. Tracy Ifeachor

Tracy is a British Nigerian television and theatre actress best known for playing the role of Abigail Naismith in both parts of the Doctor Who Christmas special, The End of Time.

21. Carmen Ejogo

Carmen was born to a Nigerian father and a Scottish mother in London. Carmen Elizabeth Ejogo is a British actress and singer. She began her career as a teenager in London, hosting the Saturday Disney morning show from 1993 to 1995.

20. Dayo Okeniyi

Dayo Okeniyi was born and raised in Lagos before the move to the United States. Oladayo A. “Dayo” Okeniyi is a Nigerian-American actor, popularly known for playing the role of Thresh in The Hunger Games and Danny Dyson in Terminator Genisys.

19. Zain Asher

This might come as a shock to those of you who don’t know but Zain is Nigerian and actually sister to Chiwetel Ejiofor (who we mentioned above). Zain Ejiofor Asher is a British news anchor at CNN International based in Atlanta. She currently anchors CNN Newsroom weekdays at 2:30 pm ET on CNN International. Previously, Asher co-anchored CNN Newsroom at 1 am ET on CNN America

18. Hope Wilson

Hope Olaide Wilson who speaks Yoruba, French and English fluently moved to the states in the late 90s. She is an actress and producer, known for I Can Do Bad All by Myself (2009), After the Dark (2013) and Faith and Dreams (2010).

17. Sophie Okonedo

Sophie was born to a Nigerian father and a Jewish mother and is a British actress. She received an OBE in the 2010 Queen’s Birthday Honours. Okonedo began her film career in 1991 in the British coming-of-age drama Young Soul Rebels.

16. Richard Ayoade

If you remember ‘The Watch’, the 2012 comedy that featured Jonah Hill and Ben Stiller amongst others, then you should know this guy. He was one of the lead roles in the movie. He was born to a Nigerian father and a Norwegian mother. He is an English actor, comedian, writer, director, and television presenter. He is best known as Maurice Moss in The IT Crowd — for which he won the 2014 BAFTA for Best Male Comedy.

15. Ashley Madekwe

Remember Victoria Grayson’s assistant from Revenge? The same social climber? Yes, the role was played by one of ours by name Ashley Madekwe. Ashley has a sexy British accent and was born in London.

14. Taio Cruz

Taio Cruz was born in London to a Nigerian father and a Brazillian mother. He is a British singer, songwriter, record producer, rapper, and entrepreneur. Who knows his actual name may be ‘Tayo’?

13. Toks Olagundoye

Olatokunbo Susan Olasobunmi Abeke “Toks” Olagundoye is a Nigerian television and film actress, writer, and producer. She is known for her role as Jackie Joyner-Kersee in the ABC-TV sitcom The Neighbors. She was born in Lagos to a Nigerian father and a Norwegian mother

12. Nnamdi Asomugha

Nnamdi Asomugha is a former American football cornerback. He played college football for the University of California, Berkeley, and was drafted in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders. He’s the reason Nigerians refer to Kerry Washington as “our wife” because she’s married to him

11. Adewale Agbaje

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje is a British actor and former fashion model of Nigerian origin. He is best known for his roles as Lock-Nah in The Mummy Returns, Nykwana Wombosi in The Bourne Identity, Mr. Eko on Lost and Simon Adebisi on Oz.

10. Nonso Anozie

If you are a fan of Game of Thrones, you’ll remember this guy who met the mother of dragons. He is proudly Nigerian people and has worked on stage, film, and television.

09. Caroline Chikezie

Caroline was born in England to Nigerian parents and is best known for playing Sasha Williams in As If, Elaine Hardy in Footballers’ Wives and the Cyberwoman in Torchwood

08. Hakeem Kae-Kazim

Hakeem Kae-Kazim is a Nigerian actor best known for his work in the Starz television series Black Sails and his portrayal of Georges Rutaganda in the 2004 drama film Hotel Rwanda.

07. Olurotimi Akinosho

Olurotimi Akinosho better known by his stage name, Rotimi, is an American singer-songwriter, actor and model. He’s best known for his roles as Darius Morrison on the Starz Network’s Boss, and Dre on Power.

06. Adetomiwa Edun

Sir Elyan from popular TV show ‘Merlin’ is a Nigerian too! The multi-lingual actor was born to a Nigerian father and a mother who is half-Ghanaian and half-English.

05. Adepero Oduye

Adepero Oduye is an American actress who was in the 12 Years a Slave movie. Oduye began appearing in short films such as Water and Fall, and in 2006 appeared in the independent drama Half Nelson. After several roles in the off-Broadway production, in 2009, she debuted on Broadway in the musical Fela!

04. Tyler the Creator

Tyler Gregory Okonma, better known by his stage name Tyler, The Creator, is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, musician, graphic designer, music video director, and actor from California.

03. Donald Faison

Donald Adeosun Faison is an American actor, comedian, and voice actor best known for his leading role as Dr. Chris Turk in the ABC comedy-drama Scrubs, and a minor role as Murray in the film Clueless.

02. Gbenga Akinnagbe

Gbenga Akinnagbe is an American actor and writer, best known for his role as Chris Partlow on the HBO series The Wire.

01. Jidenna

The classic man, Jidenna, real-named Jidenna Theodore Mobisson is a Nigerian of Igbo decent. He was born to a Nigerian father and an American mother.

Source: Naijalife Magazine

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Tyla Teases Potential Collaboration With Blackpink’s Lisa

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Music fans! South African singing sensation Tyla is brewing up a potential collaboration with K-pop megastar Lisa from BLACKPINK! The buzz started when Tyla shared a social media clip of them hanging out in the studio, with Lisa listening to Tyla’s debut album, “TYLA.” The caption hinted at a future team-up, saying, “Sweetest gorllll… Definitely a Lisa x Tyla collab down the line.”

In a recent interview with Reuters promoting her new album, Tyla confirmed the exciting news. She revealed they’ve been in talks about creating a song together. “We’ve been speaking about making a song together, so yes, for sure,” Tyla enthusiastically told Reuters. This potential collaboration has music lovers buzzing. With Tyla’s soulful vocals and Lisa’s energetic rapping, the combination promises an explosive track that could dominate the charts. Both artists are known for pushing boundaries and experimenting with new sounds, making this a collaboration with serious potential.

While there’s no official confirmation on the song’s release date or details, Tyla’s confirmation is enough to set the music world on fire. Fans are eagerly waiting for any further developments and can’t wait to see what these two musical powerhouses create together.

Lisa struck out on her own in February, launching her label “LLOYD” after her solo contract with YG Entertainment ended. Lisa and her bandmates have renewed their group contract with YG.

This wouldn’t be Tyla’s first high-profile collaboration. Her debut album already features tracks with American rapper Travis Scott and Nigerian singer Tems. Teaming up with the globally renowned Lisa from BLACKPINK would be a massive step for Tyla, further solidifying her position as a rising star on the international music scene.

With both artists at the top of their game, a Tyla and Lisa collaboration has the potential to be a global chart-topper.

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This Is How Osita Iheme Feels About All The Pawpaw Memes On Social Media

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Veteran Nollywood actor Osita Iheme, also known by his famous nickname Pawpaw, likes how people use funny pictures (memes) from his movies online.

In a recent interview with NXT KLTR, he said he’s happy people are still finding enjoyment in his older films. These memes show that his work is still relevant and continues to entertain people today.

“It’s good to see that your works are doing well out there and people are appreciating what you are doing,” he said.

 

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“Even though it has been so many years people are still valuing it years later. It’s good and it shows that you have an asset that you can always back up and bank with. Because when you look at 20 years ago, the works you’ve done and you see that people are using it to express themselves, you’d feel happy. I feel happy. “

Osita Iheme, the actor who played Pawpaw in Nollywood movies, has become memes legend. Over the last few years, funny pictures and stickers of him from his older films have been everywhere on social media. These memes are hilarious, and people use them to add humour to their online chats.

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Pawpaw’s memes aren’t just popular in Nigeria; they were even used all over the world during the lockdowns in 2020.

Here’s the thing: Pawpaw is actually one half of a famous Nollywood comedy duo called Aki and Pawpaw. His partner-in-crime is Chinedu Ikedieze, who plays Aki. Together, they starred in a bunch of hit movies way back in the day, like “Aki Na Ukwa,” “Village Rats,” and “Double Wahala.”

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Even though it’s been more than 20 years, Aki and Pawpaw are still huge stars in Nigeria. They’re living proof that funny movies and memes can leave a lasting impression!

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Nancy Isime Wins Big At The Ikon Awards In Uganda

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Nigerian talent Nancy Isime is making waves across Africa. Her hard work and dedication to her craft were recently recognized at the prestigious Ikon Awards in Uganda. Nancy Isime was presented with the highly coveted “Africa’s Rising Star” award.

This award is a testament to Nancy Isime’s impressive versatility. Not only is she a captivating film actress, but she’s also a well-known media personality. Her ability to excel in both fields has garnered her a massive fan base across the continent.

The award ceremony brought together a star-studded cast of African actors. The celebration wasn’t just a one-man show! Popular actor Osita Iheme, widely known for his role as “PawPaw,” was there to add to the night’s festivities. Award-winning actor Ramsey Nouah also graced the event with his presence. Their attendance solidified the ceremony’s significance within the African film industry.

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Taking to her Instagram page, the award-winning actress posted :

“AFRICA RISING STAR ✨

In order to achieve world dominance, one must first dominate their roots.

One step at a time, One day at a time, One Intentional Seed at a time.

Soon, the Global Stage will be home to Us star

Proudly Nigerian, Proudly African 👑; Thank you @ikonawards, Thank you Uganda ❤️

God remains the Greatest 🙏”

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Actress and television personality Nancy Isime is a force to be reckoned with. With nearly a decade of experience, her talent has recently been recognized on a global stage. She and fellow actor Kunle Remi snagged the Trailblazer award at the NAACP Awards.

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Nancy Isime’s impressive resume extends far beyond acting. She’s a captivating host, gracing the stage at prestigious award shows like the Ikon Awards in Uganda. She’s even launched her successful television show, featuring in-depth conversations with celebrities on a variety of topics.

Her journey to success is an inspiration to aspiring actors and media personalities everywhere.

The Ikon Awards is a major celebration of African achievement. Winning this award places Isime among the continent’s brightest stars.

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