Several Nigerian born actors have featured in Hollywood superhero movies. As fans anticipate Funke Akindele's Hollywood debut as a member of Dora Milaje in "Avengers: Infinity War," Pulse Movies has put together a list of Nigerian-born actors that have played a major or minor role in a superhero film.

Check them out.

1. Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje - Thor: The Dark World

Akinnuoye-Agbaje was born in Islington, London, to Nigerian parents of Yoruba origin.
In Marvel's "Thor: The Dark World," Akinnuoye-Agbaje played dual roles as the warrior Algrimand the monstrous Kurse.
In "Suicide Squad," he played Killer Croc, a Metahuman who suffers from a skin condition that causes him to develop reptilian features.

2. Chiwetel Ejiofor - "Doctor Strange"

Ejiofor was born in London's Forest Gate, to Nigerian parents. In Marvel's "Doctor Strange," the Oscar nominated actor played Karl Mordo, the master of the Mystic Arts.
Unlike in the comics, his character is not introduced as a villain.

3. Moe Sasegbon: Wonder Woman

British-Nigerian heptathlete Moe Sasegbon made her acting debut in DC's "Wonder Woman."
She made an appearance in the first act of the movie as one of the Amazons, who were called to battle the uninvited German soldiers.
She also reprised her role as an Amazon in "Justice League."

4. Sammi Rotibi

Sammi Rotibi is an actor born in Nigeria and has starred in several movies including "Django Unchained."
In DC's "Batman V. Superman Dawn Of Justice," he played General Amajagh, an African terrorist from Nairomi.

5. Wunmi Mosaku

Wunmi Mosaku is a Nigerian-born British actress.
In "Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice," Mosaku played Kahina Ziri, a Nairomi citizen who was hired and blackmailed by Lex Luthor to falsely testify against Superman.
"Avengers: Infinity War," the latest superhero movie to feature a Nigerian, makes its debut on April 25, 2018.

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Soon...... Funke Akindele

Biacan

GREAT!

Right now...
FUNKE AKINDELE be like Nollywood Ambassador...

biacan:
Biacan

Biacan kor.......Biafra niiii.

At least something good can still come out from Nigeria

nepapole:
Biacan kor.......Biafra niiii.

Better watch your mouth

Nice. The Agbaje guy has really tried in Hollywood.

Nigerians too like to dey claim pple . They are british first abeg

Apart from Chinwetalu and Adewale, I don't think the other fellows identify as Nigerians. I could be wrong though

biacan:
Biacan

Nice one from Nigerians abroad

1st to comment

Really

they ar still working on my own...it will soon b realese so watch out!!!!!!!!!

ednut1:
Nigerians too like to dey claim pple . They are british first abeg

where is Idris Elba from

wow....

We've got lots of talents down south, na just condition make crayfish bend. But once dey get to d other side, dey only need just a small opportunity n dey unleash their greatness.
We also have people like;

Hakeem Kae-Kazim
Hollywood actor, Kazeem was born in Lagos State and is a native of Ogun
State. He has featured in several hit movies such as ‘Hotel Rwandan,’ ‘X-Men
Origins: Wolverine, ‘Pirates of the Caribbean,’ ‘At World’s End and many TV series
including 24, and Criminal Minds. He has also featured in some Nollywood movies
like ‘Last Flight To Abuja,’ ‘Black November’ and ‘Half Of A Yellow Sun.’
Currently, Hakeem is a brand ambassador for Etisalat Nigeria.

Adetomiwa Edun
British actor Adetomiwa Edun was born in 1984 to a Nigerian father from the
Yoruba tribe and a half-Ghanaian, half-English mother. Edun, who moved to the
United Kingdom at the age of 11, has featured in movies like Slaves, Law &
Order: UK, The Hour, Passengers. He is popularly known for his role in the TV
series, Merlin, where he played ‘Sir Elyan’ and he became the second black in
2009 to play Romeo at the Globe Theatre. Tomiwa speaks English,
Yoruba and French.

Uzo Aduba
Uzoamaka Nwanneka “Uzo” Aduba is an American actress who is known for her
role as Suzanne “Crazy Eyes” Warren on the television series ‘Orange Is the New
Black’. Her parents are both Nigerians of Igbo origin.

Caroline Chikezie
Caroline was born in England to Nigerian parents but was sent to boarding school
in Nigeria at a point, in an attempt to make her abandon her dreams to become
an actress. She choose acting to taking over her father’s hospital in Nigeria. So
far, the 42-year-old has featured in ‘ Holby City ,’ ‘Casualty ,’ ‘ Babymother ,’ ‘ As
If ,’ ‘ Judas Kiss,’ ‘ Free Fall’, ‘Torchwood’, ‘Cyberwoman”,’
‘Supernatural,’ and ‘Brothers and Sisters’.

Nonso Anozie
Nonso Anozie is an English actor of Nigerian descent. Apart from movies, he was
cast to play in the TV series ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Dracula’.

The great David Oyelowo
He was born in Oxford, England, to Nigerian parents. Oyelowo first attended a youth theatre after being invited by a girl to whom he was attracted to. He then studied theatre studies for A level at City and Islington College. It was his passion in acting that earned him get good grades that his teacher advised he should become an actor and start an acting career. After A levels, Oyelowo enrolled for a one year art foundation course, before winning a place and scholarship at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), finishing his three-year training in 1998.

Sophie Okonedo in Aoen Flux

U will have to define 'Nigerian'. Like saying Obama is Kenyan. Having Nigerian parents is second to ur country of birth.

YoshiMaster:
where is Idris Elba from

Sierra Leone

All I have watched

It's a bit part.

She's going to be background filler, with no speaking lines.

Maybe she'll be in one or two frames that we'd have to pause and look for her.

So why the unnecessary jubilation?

Good!

Akinnuoye-Agbaje, that man has being in Hollywood for years. The first time i watched a movie he feaured that was "Bourne Identity", where he spoke yoruba.