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Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by 9jatatafo(m): 10:03pm On Dec 09, 2015
OP what of Edun Tomiwa who is gwenevive's brother in MERLIN is a Nigerian

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Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by Cybertext(m): 10:04pm On Dec 09, 2015
vinelli:
Ross Barkley

Exactly!! Was hoping to see names like Ross Barkley... The Op just listed names that even a Ghanian will knw that this celebrities are of Nigerian decent due to their names.

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Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by oyeah786(m): 10:06pm On Dec 09, 2015
Wesley snips not in the list. Igbos every where making biafra proud since the zoo cannot appreciate them.
Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by macminista(m): 10:08pm On Dec 09, 2015
Na who dem help? Wetin dey vex me pass Na somebody like seal wey dey deny say him be naija..metchewww
Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by cirmuell(m): 10:12pm On Dec 09, 2015
Martino240:
Ode switch on "load images" on your browser
o ya were ni? Who told you it's not switched on angry
Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by Sagamite(m): 10:12pm On Dec 09, 2015
Adonis3:
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.



With all the Nigerian names majority of them have, we will not know they have Nigerian heritage?

You think everyone is a fuuktard like you or something.

You have no better thing to do with your time?

This is how jobless and hopeless you are?

Product of a failed education system.

My friend, before I count 5 if you don't go and pick your books and start reading and do something useful with your life, I would .................

Useless child!

ONE!

TWO!

.............................

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Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by dikSean(m): 10:18pm On Dec 09, 2015
gsport:
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

Yeah... Only that they do better in the powder biznehss industry. Ask google undecided

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Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by dikSean(m): 10:21pm On Dec 09, 2015
oyeah786:
Wesley snips not in the list. Igbos every where making biafra proud since the zoo cannot appreciate them.


Ndioshi_ just negodu yourself silly flattheaded ape shocked
Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by Adonis3: 10:24pm On Dec 09, 2015
Chidozieude:


Because the OP is Igbo and has an agenda


I'm yoruba tongue

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Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by Vongsama(m): 10:24pm On Dec 09, 2015
Skepta

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Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by Adonis3: 10:30pm On Dec 09, 2015
ibadanfinest:
If Op is saying Hugo weavings is a Nigerian because he was born here, the other 9 are definitely not Nigerian because there were not born here o.


Haven't u heard of the word "dual citizenship" before?? undecided
Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by Nobody: 10:34pm On Dec 09, 2015
TonyeBarcanista:
What happened to your kennygee account?

It's still there o.
This one will just be more active
Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by FranckJay: 10:37pm On Dec 09, 2015
Ross Barkley of Everton football club is Nigerian too.. If you think am lying check google
Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by daftpikin: 10:39pm On Dec 09, 2015
Adonis3:
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.

Who won't know Bassey is Nigerian
Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by TonyeBarcanista(m): 10:39pm On Dec 09, 2015
IamMissMarvel:


It's still there o.
This one will just be more active
Lol, you want a new identity?
Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by Nobody: 10:40pm On Dec 09, 2015
MeandSum:


You wished your statement had anything close to reality. 70% of the Nigerians I studied with or studied in my universities are from the wes, then we have the Edos, Rivers and Delta state students only after that comes the Igbos.
You still put rivers and Delta state
didn't you see Tinie Tempah =Patrick Chukwuemeka Okogwu from delta state have you heard TILL am gone ft wizkalifa
Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by ibadanfinest(m): 10:41pm On Dec 09, 2015
Adonis3:


Haven't u heard of the word "dual citizenship" before?? undecided

He didn't say the others has dual citizenship. Most of those he mentioned do not see themselves as Nigerians.
Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by Eddyspicy(m): 10:43pm On Dec 09, 2015
Happy 2 know dt Lemar is a Nija guy, 'love his song 'TIME TO GROW' xo xo much.
Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by Nobody: 10:45pm On Dec 09, 2015
Martino240:
Why are most of them ibos?
bcus d op is igbo
Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by Nobody: 10:48pm On Dec 09, 2015
Karlovich:
None of them were born in Nigeria, they don't have Nigerian passport, they never lived in Nigeria, they weren't educated in Nigeria. How are they nigerian?

God bless u
They are as Nigerian as sauerkrauts
Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by thundafire: 10:49pm On Dec 09, 2015
nollywood will feel like hiring Agent Smith 2 do our Matrix reloaded cheesy cheesy cheesy cheesy nd also ending it with 2 God be dy glory
Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by Lanceslot(m): 10:49pm On Dec 09, 2015
winningbt:
Are they proud Nigerians?
Are you a proud nigerian?
Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by Nobody: 10:53pm On Dec 09, 2015
Adonis3:


I'm yoruba tongue
thunder fire ur left yanch u be igbo, yoruba desendant of American, british, brazil, uk will not contain nairaland alone sef grin
non of them ibos u have listed even claim biafran they were all product of baby factories.

yorubas are

Tai cruz, Ayo, oyelowo, benga,sade adu, chamillionaire, wale, Nas, angelique kidjo, Emmanuel adebayor, phil ade....
The all claimed Yorubas
Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by martineverest(m): 10:56pm On Dec 09, 2015
In Benin pidgin, who Dem help? Abeg, make way joor

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Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by Adonis3: 10:56pm On Dec 09, 2015
Sagamite:



With all the Nigerian names majority of them have, we will not know they have Nigerian heritage?

You think everyone is a fuuktard like you or something.

You have no better thing to do with your time?

This is how jobless and hopeless you are?

Product of a failed education system.

My friend, before I count 5 if you don't go and pick your books and start reading and do something useful with your life, I would .................

Useless child!

ONE!

TWO!

.............................


See how dumb you are, how many of them would u know they were if you didn't know their names. Many people know these stars but not their real names, hence the list.

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Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by shogotermies(m): 10:58pm On Dec 09, 2015
what about jidenna, the guy who sang : classic man
Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by martineverest(m): 10:59pm On Dec 09, 2015
I heard lil Wayne and Beyoncé are from Edo state

Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by Nobody: 11:01pm On Dec 09, 2015
Most of the names mentioned here are well known to have Nigerian roots , what about people like Donald Adeosun Faison and his younger brother Olamide Aladejobi Patrick Alexander Faison , or the young chap who acted in the new Terminator movie.


Donald Adeosun Faison


https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Faison


Olamide Aladejobi Patrick Alexander Faison

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olamide_Faison

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Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by Nobody: 11:08pm On Dec 09, 2015
Dayo Okeniyi also acted in Terminator Genisys and Hunger games

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dayo_Okeniyi

Sorry I don't have a picture of him but that is his wiki page
Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by Nobody: 11:10pm On Dec 09, 2015
TonyeBarcanista:

Lol, you want a new identity?

Yes. Sort of.
Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by Nobody: 11:15pm On Dec 09, 2015
Chuk Iwuji who acted in Exam
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuk_Iwuji

Re: 10 Celebrities You Probably Didn't Know Were Nigerians by jibo2015: 11:16pm On Dec 09, 2015
Tunde bayeiwu of the light house family ..

Us Star Raper Wale.

Star Actor Hakeem kae Kazeem.

Super Star Sade Adu

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