Several Nigerians are definitely doing themselves and their country proud. Here are a list of some celebrities that have made a name for themselves in the international scene and are of Igbo origin.



1. Nnamdi Asomugha

Nnamdi Asomugha is a former American football cornerback. He played college football for the University of California, Berkeley, and was drafted in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders.

He is proudly Igbo.



2. Chiwetel Ejiofor

British actor, Chiwetel Ejiofor is one of the world’s famed Nollywood faces and he’s of Igbo origin.

He’s featured in top movies including 12 years a slave, Secret in their eyes, half of a yellow sun, the martian and others.



3. Tinie Tempah

Patrick Chukwuemeka Okogwu, better known by his stage name Tinie Tempah, is an English rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He has been signed to Parlophone Records since 2009, a subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

He was recently in Nigeria and worked with a number of Nigerian artists and even had a local shoot with famed photographer, TY Bello.



4. Ashley Madekwe

Ashley Madekwe is an English actress, best known for her role as social climber Ashley Davenport on the ABC drama series Revenge. As of 2014, she stars as Tituba in the WGN America series Salem.

She is of Igbo origin.

MORE:http://www.asapgist.com/10-international-celebrities-that-are-of-igbo-origin/

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IGBO KWENU !!!!!!

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Philip emegweali... jidenna... chimamanda adichie... emeka anyaoku.... the list is endless

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