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10 Famous Celebrities You Never Knew Were Nigerians.(Photos) by chibbyRJ(m): 9:08pm On Feb 18, 2019
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Nigerians are known to travel around the world. They endure in the nation they are in, yet additionally, over the long haul, well known prestige identities of the world. In media outlets, there are currently popular blacks who separate themselves in their craft. In some cases they expect they are dark Americans or different parts of Africa, however a portion of these are performing artists and artists and are Nigerians by not too bad.

The most mainstream among them is Chiwetel Ejiofor, who has played in ’12 Years A SIave ‘,’ Half of a Yellow Sun ‘,’ Deadly Travel ‘,’ Secret In Yourir ‘, among others. Chiwetel was brought up in the U.K by his Nigerian guardians of the Igbo clan. Chiwetel Ejiofor in 12 years slave Some of the stars on this rundown were conceived in Nigeria and became abroad, while others were brought up in the nation, however they have a couple of Nigerian guardians.

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Re: 10 Famous Celebrities You Never Knew Were Nigerians.(Photos) by chibbyRJ(m): 9:11pm On Feb 18, 2019
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Conceived as Olubowale Victor Akintimehin to Yoruba Parents of Ogun State, He experienced childhood in the United States. He is as prevalent in the nations as he is in his nation of origin and has made music highlights with Nigeria vocalists, for example, Wizkid and Olamide. Music whiz Maybach Wale visited his nation of origin in February 2016. undecided undecided

Re: 10 Famous Celebrities You Never Knew Were Nigerians.(Photos) by chibbyRJ(m): 9:15pm On Feb 18, 2019
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Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje is one of the world’s best-known figures in Nigeria. The previous style model of Yoruba birthplace, and Hollywood performer, is best known for his jobs in ‘The Mummy Returns’, ‘Pompeii,’ ‘The Bourne Identity’, and in TV arrangement ‘Lost’ and ‘Oz’. He was conceived in Washington, DC to Nigerian guardians and is conversant in Yoruba, Italian and Swahili, except for English.

Re: 10 Famous Celebrities You Never Knew Were Nigerians.(Photos) by chibbyRJ(m): 9:16pm On Feb 18, 2019
3.Hakeem Kae-Kazim
On-screen character of Hollywood, Kazeem was conceived in the province of Lagos and originates from the territory of Ogun. He has showed up in a few movies, for example, “Inn Rwanda”, “X-Men Origins: Wolverine”, “Privateers of the Caribbean”, “toward the apocalypse and numerous TV arrangement with 24 and Criminal Minds. some Nollywood movies, for example, “Last Flight To Abuja”, “Dark November” and “Half Of A Yellow Sun.” Currently, Hakeem is a recognized aambassador for Etisalat Nigeria

Re: 10 Famous Celebrities You Never Knew Were Nigerians.(Photos) by chibbyRJ(m): 9:17pm On Feb 18, 2019
4. TINIE TEMPAH
Patrick Chukwuemeka Okogwu better known by his stage name Tinie Tempah, is an English rapper, vocalist, musician and record maker.

Tempah was conceived in London, the child of Igbo guardians from Nigeria. His center name, Chukwuemeka, signifies ‘God has done it’ in the Igbo language. Nigerian pop artist, Wizkid is right now marked to his administration name, Disturbing London.

Re: 10 Famous Celebrities You Never Knew Were Nigerians.(Photos) by chibbyRJ(m): 9:19pm On Feb 18, 2019
5. TAIO CRUZ
English vocalist Jacob Taio Cruz was conceived in London. His dad is a Nigerian, while his mom is Brazillian. Conceived as Adetayo Ayowale Onile-Ere, pop R&B artist acknowledged Taio Cruz as his image name when he wandered into music. He was marked at 19 years old with a distributing contract and won a few honors, including BRIT Awards, Billboard Music Awards, ASCAP Awards and American Music Awards.

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Re: 10 Famous Celebrities You Never Knew Were Nigerians.(Photos) by chibbyRJ(m): 9:22pm On Feb 18, 2019
6. Uzo Aduba
Uzoamaka Nwanneka “Uzo” Aduba is an American on-screen character referred to for her job as Suzanne “Insane Eyes” Warren on the TV arrangement “Orange Is the New Black”. Her folks are the two Nigerians of Igbo cause.

Re: 10 Famous Celebrities You Never Knew Were Nigerians.(Photos) by chibbyRJ(m): 9:23pm On Feb 18, 2019
7. Dayo Okeniyi
Dayo Okeniyi was brought up in Lagos before moving to the United States later with his family. The performer is known for his jobs in ‘The Hunger Games’ and ‘Eliminator Genisys’.

Re: 10 Famous Celebrities You Never Knew Were Nigerians.(Photos) by chibbyRJ(m): 9:23pm On Feb 18, 2019
8. Caroline Chikezie

Caroline was conceived in England to Nigerian guardians, however she was sent to an all inclusive school in Nigeria at a point, trying to make her desert her fantasies to wind up a performer. She chose to take acting over her dad’s medical clinic in Nigeria. Up until this point, the 42-year-old has included in ‘Holby City,’ ‘Setback,’ ‘Babymother,’ ‘ As If ,’ ‘Judas Kiss,’ ‘Free Fall’, ‘Torchwood’, ‘Cyberwoman”,’ ‘Extraordinary,’ and ‘Siblings and Sisters’.

Re: 10 Famous Celebrities You Never Knew Were Nigerians.(Photos) by chibbyRJ(m): 9:24pm On Feb 18, 2019
9. Nonso Anozie
Nonso Anozie is an English on-screen character of Nigerian plummet. Notwithstanding the movies, he has been included in the TV arrangement “Round of Thrones” and “Dracula”.

Re: 10 Famous Celebrities You Never Knew Were Nigerians.(Photos) by chibbyRJ(m): 9:26pm On Feb 18, 2019
10. David Oyelowo
Hollywood on-screen character, David Oyelowo was conceived on April 1, 1976 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, to Nigerian guardians. He has showed up in movies, for example, “The Butler, Small Island, The Ascension of the Planet of the Apes, Middle Nowhere, Lincoln and Blood and Oil” (a film about the Niger Delta, oil and activism in Nigeria).

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Re: 10 Famous Celebrities You Never Knew Were Nigerians.(Photos) by chibbyRJ(m): 9:27pm On Feb 18, 2019
What’s your opinion on this? It would be ideal if you leave your remarks beneath.
Re: 10 Famous Celebrities You Never Knew Were Nigerians.(Photos) by Noblemarce: 9:41pm On Feb 18, 2019
Valuable nigerians in diaspora making us proud. Unlike some criminal elements
Re: 10 Famous Celebrities You Never Knew Were Nigerians.(Photos) by Justiceleague1: 9:41pm On Feb 18, 2019
Nice.

That #6 Sha....it needs sampling
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Re: 10 Famous Celebrities You Never Knew Were Nigerians.(Photos) by IkpuMmadu: 9:56pm On Feb 18, 2019
It is only Igbo and Yoruba representating...what about other tribes ? Are they not useful
Re: 10 Famous Celebrities You Never Knew Were Nigerians.(Photos) by spartan117(m): 10:08pm On Feb 18, 2019
IkpuMmadu:
It is only Igbo and Yoruba representating...what about other tribes ? Are they not useful
Tribal bigots like you are not needed in the new Nigeria that thrives on equity and justice.

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Re: 10 Famous Celebrities You Never Knew Were Nigerians.(Photos) by jordyspices: 2:34am On Feb 19, 2019
Educative
Re: 10 Famous Celebrities You Never Knew Were Nigerians.(Photos) by DrPurple(m): 3:02am On Feb 19, 2019
#6 Uzo Aduba must be a bodybuilder, see as she get muscle...

Little did I know that wale is from Ogun state

#Purple
Re: 10 Famous Celebrities You Never Knew Were Nigerians.(Photos) by AKwinde(m): 5:16am On Feb 19, 2019
spartan117:

Tribal bigots like you are not needed in the new Nigeria that thrives on equity and justice.


I'm sure you're one of Lifeless Buhari's Puppets

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Re: 10 Famous Celebrities You Never Knew Were Nigerians.(Photos) by IkpuMmadu: 6:28am On Feb 19, 2019
spartan117:

Tribal bigots like you are not needed in the new Nigeria that thrives on equity and justice.

Which one is new Nigeria....the truth is that it's only Igbo and Yoruba are the most educated tribes others are just marking presence and filling up space

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Re: 10 Famous Celebrities You Never Knew Were Nigerians.(Photos) by IkpuMmadu: 6:28am On Feb 19, 2019
AKwinde:



I'm sure you're one of Lifeless Buhari's Puppets

The clown said New Nigeria

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Re: 10 Famous Celebrities You Never Knew Were Nigerians.(Photos) by sweetrace(f): 8:24am On Feb 19, 2019
IkpuMmadu:


Which one is new Nigeria....the truth is that it's only Igbo and Yoruba are the most educated tribes others are just marking presence and filling up space

have you heard of Jelani Aliyu? He designed the Chevrolet Volt in the US. for years he was the head of their design team. You’re talking about education when all the op put up there are actors and musical artists. Please don’t get me stated this morning.

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Re: 10 Famous Celebrities You Never Knew Were Nigerians.(Photos) by spartan117(m): 8:27am On Feb 19, 2019
IkpuMmadu:


Which one is new Nigeria....the truth is that it's only Igbo and Yoruba are the most educated tribes others are just marking presence and filling up space
True then we must appreciate and celebrate igbo and Yoruba. But that can be done without shading other tribes, insulting other tribes will only breed ethnic hatred.
Re: 10 Famous Celebrities You Never Knew Were Nigerians.(Photos) by spartan117(m): 8:30am On Feb 19, 2019
AKwinde:



I'm sure you're one of Lifeless Buhari's Puppets
The first step towards the new Nigeria and making Nigeria great again is booting buhari out of office. He is the epitome of bigotry and ethnic and religious intolerance, he is a clog in the wheel of progress.

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Re: 10 Famous Celebrities You Never Knew Were Nigerians.(Photos) by kunmiiii: 8:57am On Feb 19, 2019
We don't live under rocks...we know all these guys are Nigerians, probably an exception of just one or two!

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Re: 10 Famous Celebrities You Never Knew Were Nigerians.(Photos) by hinograce: 8:59am On Feb 19, 2019
You know these are even Nigerian celebs we know on screen. We have alot of UNKNOWN NIGERIAN celebs behind the screen either as Directors, Playwrights, cinematographers in these foreign movies
Re: 10 Famous Celebrities You Never Knew Were Nigerians.(Photos) by IkpuMmadu: 10:20am On Feb 19, 2019
spartan117:

True then we must appreciate and celebrate igbo and Yoruba. But that can be done without shading other tribes, insulting other tribes will only breed ethnic hatred.


Was there ethnic love before ...let's be honest
Re: 10 Famous Celebrities You Never Knew Were Nigerians.(Photos) by IkpuMmadu: 10:21am On Feb 19, 2019
spartan117:

The first step towards the new Nigeria and making Nigeria great again is booting buhari out of office. He is the epitome of bigotry and ethnic and religious intolerance, he is a clog in the wheel of progress.

Great again ? Was there even a time Nigeria was great before ?
Re: 10 Famous Celebrities You Never Knew Were Nigerians.(Photos) by IkpuMmadu: 10:23am On Feb 19, 2019
spartan117:

The first step towards the new Nigeria and making Nigeria great again is booting buhari out of office. He is the epitome of bigotry and ethnic and religious intolerance, he is a clog in the wheel of progress.

Great again ? Was there even a time Nigeria was great before ?

The dude is in Nigeria now what has he designed all these years he has been heading some agencies this Buhari era
Re: 10 Famous Celebrities You Never Knew Were Nigerians.(Photos) by Crossbow(m): 10:34am On Feb 19, 2019
chibbyRJ:
10. David Oyelowo
Hollywood on-screen character, David Oyelowo was conceived on April 1, 1976 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, to Nigerian guardians. He has showed up in movies, for example, “The Butler, Small Island, The Ascension of the Planet of the Apes, Middle Nowhere, Lincoln and Blood and Oil” (a film about the Niger Delta, oil and activism in Nigeria).

How did you know when he was conceived?
Re: 10 Famous Celebrities You Never Knew Were Nigerians.(Photos) by mistayeancah(m): 11:18am On Feb 19, 2019
chibbyRJ:
3.Hakeem Kae-Kazim
On-screen character of Hollywood, Kazeem was conceived in the province of Lagos and originates from the territory of Ogun. He has showed up in a few movies, for example, “Inn Rwanda”, “X-Men Origins: Wolverine”, “Privateers of the Caribbean”, “toward the apocalypse and numerous TV arrangement with 24 and Criminal Minds. some Nollywood movies, for example, “Last Flight To Abuja”, “Dark November” and “Half Of A Yellow Sun.” Currently, Hakeem is a recognized aambassador for Etisalat Nigeria



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