10 Top Global Celebrities You Didn't Know were Nigerians

10 Top Global Celebrities You Didn't Know were Nigerians
Top 10 Global Celebrities Who Are Nigerians
1. Hakeem Kae-Kazim
Hakeem Kae-Kazim was born in Lagos on October 1, 1962. He spent his early years in Nigeria before relocating to the United Kingdom with his family. His passion for acting began at an early stage in school.
He is well known around the world for appearing in some of the most critically acclaimed movies including 'Hotel Rwanda.' Kazim became well-known after he starred in the hugely successful Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End as Captain Jocard. He followed it with a role in the blockbuster, X-Men Origins: Wolverine.

He has featured in several Nigerian movies including 'Last Flight to Lagos,' and 'Half Of A Yellow Sun.'

2. Taio Cruz
For those who aren't aware, the popular American singer, Taio Cruz is a Nigerian. He was born Adetayo Ayowale Onile-Ere to a Nigerian dad and a Brazilian mom in London. Cruz can be credited to be the brain behind several hit songs for other top musicians in the United States of America and Britain.

3. Uzo Aduba
Her name gives it away but many have still missed it that Uzo Aduba is of Nigerian descent. She became popular to Nigerians when she starred and gave a very remarkable performance in the NetFlix series 'Orange Is the New Black.'

4. John Boyega
Only a few on this list identify with their Nigerian roots like John Boyega. Born John Adedayo Bamidele Adegboyega in the Peckham district of London on 17 March 1992, the Hollywood movie star kicked off his acting career at an early stage.
He is best known for playing Finn in the Star Wars sequel trilogy films The Force Awakens (2015), The Last Jedi (2017), and The Rise of Skywalker (2019).
Boyega as he is fondly called, has become a frequent visitor to Nigeria
Top 10 Global Celebrities Who Are Nigerians
5. Wale
The Maybach Music record label artist is one of the most popular rappers in the United States of America. He has worked with several music stars on hit singles. The rapper has also worked with several Nigerian musicians including Wizkid and Olamide and also identifies with this Nigerian roots.
10 Top Global Celebrities You Didn't Know were Nigerians
6. Skepta

7. Tyler The Creator
Tyler The Creator is an American musician, songwriter, producer, actor, and visual artist. Born Tyler Gregory Okonma, to a Nigerian dad and an American mother of mixed African-American and European-Canadian descent, Tyler's love for music started at a very early age.

8. Rotimi
Rotimi was born in Maplewood, New Jersey, to Nigerian parents; his father an investment banker of Yoruba origin and his mother of Igbo origin. His full name is Olurotimi Akinosho and he was born in 1988.

9. Chamillionaire
He signed to Universal Records in 2005 and released The Sound of Revenge. It included hit singles "Turn It Up" featuring Lil' Flip and the number-one, Grammy-winning hit "Ridin'" featuring Krayzie Bone of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony.

The rapper in recent years has taken a back seat from the music industry and focused on his entrepreneurial skills. He currently is part of Los Angeles-based venture capital firm Upfront Ventures.

10. Jidenna

Jidenna was born in the United States of America to a Nigerian dad and a Caucasian in 1985. His family moved back to the US after a few years in Nigeria when he turned The music star rose to fame in 2015 when he released the hit single 'Classic Man.' Since then there has been no holding back for him as he has dropped several hit singles.

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Top 10 Global Celebrities Who Are Nigerians

10 Top Global Celebrities You Didn't Know were Nigerians

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