10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians

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 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.

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.

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.

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