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10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by Adonis3: 6:47pm On Dec 09, 2015 |
10 SOPHIE OKONEDO :
Sophie is a British actress born to Nigerian father,
Henry Okonedo and a Jewish mother, Joan nee
Allman. Popularly known for her role in top movies
such as After Earth, Hotel Rwanda. She also acted in
the TV series ‘Doctor Who’. In 1991, she made her
acting debut in the British drama, Young Soul
Rebels. The Award winning actress, Sophie soaring
high in her career was nominated for an Oscar. In 2010, she was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2010 Queen’s Birthday Honours List for her services to drama. Sophie, a graduate of Cambridge University is single mother of one. 9 NNAMDI ASOMUGHA : Is a former American football cornerback. Born on July 6, 1981 to Nigerian parents from the Igbo tribe. The football star, Asomugha is married to top American actress, Kerry Washington. They welcomed their daughter in April 2014. For many years he was frequently mentioned as one of the best shutdown corners in the National Football League. Meanwhile aside being a football player, Nnamdi is also an actor. 8 Likes 4 Shares
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Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by Adonis3: 6:51pm On Dec 09, 2015 |
8 TINIE TEMPAH :
Tinie Tempah real names Patrick Chukwuemeka
Okogwu is one of the top UK rappers. Born on
November 7, 1988 to Nigerian parents from Ibusa,
Delta state. Tinie Tempah began his music career in
2005 and he has since carved a niche for himself with
several awards to his names. From Brit Award,
Nigeria Entertainment Awards to MOBO Awards. In
2014, he won the BET Awards for the Best
International Act. In 2013, Tinie Tempah travelled to his homeland, Nigeria, to play his first ever show in Lagos to thousands of fans. Apparently, Tinnie Tempah has got a thing of fashion, as he is reportedly one of the most stylish men in the music industry. 7 SHIRLEY BASSEY : She is a Welsh singer born to Nigerian father, Henry Bassey and English mother, Eliza Jane Start. Born on January 8, 1937. Shirley Bassey is well known for recording the theme songs to the James Bond films Goldfinger, Diamonds Are Forever. One of the most popular female vocalists in Britain during her time, she was awarded Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 1999 by Queen Elizabeth II for her services to entertainment. 12 Likes 6 Shares
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Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by Adonis3: 6:56pm On Dec 09, 2015 |
6 SEAL :
Seal real names Henry Olusegun Olumide Adelo
Samuel is a British singer and songwriter. Born on
February 19, 1963 to Nigerian father, Francis Samuel
and mother, Adebisi Ogundeji. He was married to model/TV personality, Heidi Klum for seven years with three kids together before they got separated in 2012. The award winning R n B singer has won four Grammy Awards and an MTV Video Music Award amongst others. Seal has several hit songs which include ‘Kiss from the rose’, ‘Crazy, ‘Killer’, “Lips Like Sugar”. 5 ASHLEY MADEKWE : Ashely is an English actress born to a Nigerian father and English mother. Ashley is popularly known for her role in the ABC drama series ‘Revenge’. She is married to English actor, Iddo Goldberg. 3 Likes 7 Shares
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Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by izuch(m): 6:56pm On Dec 09, 2015 |
Interesting 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by chukslawrence(m): 6:57pm On Dec 09, 2015 |
Gud to knw 1 Like |
Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by Adonis3: 7:00pm On Dec 09, 2015 |
4 LEMAR OBIKA :
English R&B singer and song-writer, Lemar Obika,
born 4 April 1978 to Nigerian parents of Enugu
State The award winning Lemar, although much hasn’t
been heard of him of recent released hit songs like
Time to Grow, If There’s Any Justice”. He rose to fame following his position in the third place on the first series of British talent show Fame Academy. 3 CHIWETEL EJIOFOR : Chiwetel Ejiofor was born on July 10, 1977 to Nigerian father, Arinze and mother, Obiajulu. His father was a doctor and mother, a pharmacist while his younger sister is CNN correspondent Zain Asher. Chiwetel who has starred in top movies the likes of ’12 Years A Slave’, Half of a Yellow sun’ amongst others was awarded the O.B.E. (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2008 Queen’s Birthday Honors List for his services to drama. He became more popular for his role as a slave in the movie “12 Years A Slave” , receiving the BAFA male acting trophy. 5 Likes 5 Shares
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Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by Mologi(m): 7:00pm On Dec 09, 2015 |
Make sense. Naija pikins |
Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by mayorski22(m): 7:03pm On Dec 09, 2015 |
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Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by Adonis3: 7:04pm On Dec 09, 2015 |
2: HUGO WEAVING : Australian-British actor, Hugo Weaving was born on April 4, 1960 in Nigeria. Although not to Nigerian parents but he was actually given birth to in Nigeria, which makes him a Nigerian by birth. The 54-year-old old Hugo Weaving was born at the University College Hospital in Ibadan. The award winning actor has acted in several blockbusters movies the likes of, The Matrix Trilogy and Lord of The Rings Trilogy, Transformers Trilogy, The Hobbit Trilogy and Captain America. 1 OSITADIMMA UMENYIORA : Osi is a British- American football player born on November 16, 1981 to Nigerian parents. The award winning football player he is one of three British- born players to have won a Super Bowl ring. Osi is an outside linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). In July 2014,Osi Umenyiora got married to Miss Universe 2011 , Leila Lopes . 10 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by osesology(m): 7:10pm On Dec 09, 2015 |
Interesting to know.
in Faze's voice: very soon, una go holla my name one day o! 7 Likes |
Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by zainabicy: 7:33pm On Dec 09, 2015 |
We won't kno dat they r Nigerians now... But let them commit a crime, that's when u'll hear their full name, followed by *a nigerian*... Let's all b committed 2 rebranding naija #peace 70 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by naijaboiy: 7:34pm On Dec 09, 2015 |
zainabicy: Lol..exactly ![]() 11 Likes |
Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by Nobody: 7:56pm On Dec 09, 2015 |
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Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by Nobody: 8:35pm On Dec 09, 2015 |
Why are most of them ibos? 67 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by Exxit(m): 8:44pm On Dec 09, 2015 |
no, in case you dont know they call themselves "american with nigerian background". they barely know if nigeria still "exist". 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by Chidozieude: 8:45pm On Dec 09, 2015 |
Martino240: Because the OP is Igbo and has an agenda 81 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by gsport: 8:45pm On Dec 09, 2015 |
Igbo are most wildly travelled,schooled,cultured so it's expected they remain no one in nigeria South West and north can come in distance second and third 37 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by Christmasdon(m): 8:46pm On Dec 09, 2015 |
Note.d |
Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by ochoa(m): 8:46pm On Dec 09, 2015 |
The last fight between Agent Smith & Neo is possibly the best fight scene in a movie. "Yes me. Me, me, me. Me too." - Agent Smith (Hugo Weaving), The Matrix Reloaded 11 Likes 1 Share
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Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by donsteady(m): 8:46pm On Dec 09, 2015 |
Include their pics bro 2 Likes |
Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by ifihearam: 8:46pm On Dec 09, 2015 |
You forgot to mention me 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by dominique(f): 8:47pm On Dec 09, 2015 |
How won't we know they're Nigerians when they're bearing Nigerian names? 7 Likes |
Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by Nobody: 8:47pm On Dec 09, 2015 |
My sweet sweet Lemar. 4 Likes |
Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by winningbt: 8:47pm On Dec 09, 2015 |
Are they proud Nigerians? 6 Likes |
Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by Nobody: 8:49pm On Dec 09, 2015 |
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Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by justmenoni: 8:49pm On Dec 09, 2015 |
Op I beg add lasisi69 and airforce1's name to that list 7 Likes |
Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by sexaddict08(m): 8:50pm On Dec 09, 2015 |
How does that get me employed ? iranu ... the poster above just finished writing his 'mock exam'. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by cirmuell(m): 8:50pm On Dec 09, 2015 |
Ode, include their pics na ![]() |
Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by ademega(m): 8:51pm On Dec 09, 2015 |
sade adu 7 Likes 2 Shares |
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