Today, we shine the light on some world famous personalities that have Nigerian roots.

While the country can boldly boast of citizens making the green and white flag proud, we have decided to bring to you some international superstars who are also achieving greatness.

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Some of these superstars stuck to their Nigerian names and for others, you will have to dig on the internet to find out.

Below are 5 world superstars you probably didn’t know are Nigerians.

1. Big Sean

It came as a big surprise to fans across the world when Big Sean revealed in an interview with Vibe Magazine that he was part Nigerian.

He said, “I remember one time, My Aunty took Me and My Brother to see Santa Claus and Santa Claus was black, and I was like that’s not Santa Claus, then my grandma said why is that not Santa Claus and I was like because he is black, He was like Super black, you know what I mean like a Nigerian, I am Nigerian, part Nigerian.”

2. John Boyega

His real name, John Adedayo B. Adegboyega and he is an English actor known popularly in Hollywood for playing the character of Finn in the Star Wars sequel trilogy films, The Force Awakens (2015), The Last Jedi (2017), and The Rise of Skywalker (2019).

3. Wale

Born Olubowale Victor Akintimehin to Nigerian parents, the Maybach Music record label artist is one of the most popular rappers in the United States of America. He has also worked with several Nigerian musicians including Wizkid and Olamide and also identifies with this Nigerian roots.

4. Jidenna

Jidenna is a Nigerian-American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer credited with many hits including the world famed Classic Man song. His real name is Jidenna Theodore Mobisson and was born to a Nigerian father.

5. Rotimi

Rotimi is a famous singer and actor in the United States of America. His break out role in Hollywood was his role as Andre Coleman on the popular TV series, ‘Power.’

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 in New Jersey. In 2019, the actor bought himself a penthouse in Nigeria as a birthday gift.

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Male celebrities in Nigeria have included themselves in a latest ‘Black and white’ social media challenge to support women.

Don Jazzy, Uti Nwachukwu, Deyemi and a a number of theres dressed up like women, wearing wigs and make up.

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The trend began when many female celebrities decided to share their black and white images captioned with inspiring messages to women.

Male celebrities did not want to be left out so they joined the convoy. Take a look at their photos below.

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Before now, schooling was held in high esteem in the society and any parent who does not enroll his child in a reputable school was looked down upon.

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These celebrities have defied that ‘stone-age’ mentality which says without school, one cannot excel in his our her life. They dropped out of school but went on to become part of the most celebrated Nigerian personalities we could boast of.

Below is a list of celebrities who dropped out of school but excelled in their craft.

1. DON JAZZY

CEO MAVINS Record and celebrated musician dropped out of Ambrose Ali University in his first year.

2. WIZKID

Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun known professionally as Wizkid is one of Nigeria’s most sort after singer and songwriter. He is said to have dropped out of University to focus on his music while in his second year.

3. GENEVIEVE NNAJI

Recently named as part of the 2021 OSACAR Academy board, Genevieve Nnaji does not have a university degree but she never let that define who she is. She owns a fashion line, St Genevieve, and is an established movie producer and actress.

4. 2BABA IDIBIA

2baba was named as UN goodwill ambasador not long ago. He is well known across Africa for his immense musical talent but did you know he dropped out of the Institute of Management & Technology to follow music.

5. MERCY JOHNSON

The proud mother of four is a sight to behold in movies. You cannot mention top Nollywood actresses without fixing in Mercy Johnson.

The actress disclosed in an interview that she did not get admission to study in University because she failed her JAMB exams many times.

So there you have it, the mere fact that you cannot attend school does not mean you’ll be a failure in future. Not all education is found in a classroom.

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It is said that one should never mix business with pleasure but you’ll side with me when i say had that not happen, the beautiful marriage of these couples below wouldn’t have existed.

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These couple found love while acting or singing they have been married since. Below is a list of celebrities who married their colleagues in the industry.

1. Olu Jacobs And Joke Silver

This power couple have been married for well over 30 years and just like the many on this list, they fell hopelessly in love when they were on set filming for a movie.

2. Banky W And Adesua Etomi

Musician Banky W and actress wife Adesua Etomi tied the knot in 2017 after the two featured in a movie where they played a couple.

3. Funke Akindele And Abdul Rasheed Bello

Funke’s love story is that of music and acting. The Jenifa’s diary actress and her husband JJC Skilz married in 2016 and are blessed with twin boys.

4. Richard Mofe-Damijo and Jumobi Mofe- Damijo

After the death of his first wife,Richard Mofe Damijo aka RMD married Jumobi Adegbesan Damijo 20 years ago.

5. Norbert and Gloria Young

Gloria Young is a Nigerian actress. Young is married to Nollywood colleague Norbert Young and both have three children together. The couple celebrated their 18th wedding anniversary in April this year.

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2020 might not have began on a happy note for the world but COVID-19 or not, we sure had some good news and still expecting some more in few months time.

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Many are the people that are pronounced dead due to the global pandemic yet some celebrities have given us more reason to smile at the storm with the safe delivery of bouncing babies.

AfricaCelebrities.Com has complied a list of your favorite female Nigerian celebrities who gave us cute babies that put a smile on our faces.

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Note, the list is in no particular order and feel at ease to comment with more names below this post.

Mercy Johnson

Mercy Johnson and her husband, Prince Odianosen Okojie recently welcomed their fourth child, a girl. The couple shred on their various Instagram pages adorable pictures of Baby Divine-Mercy Ehinomen Okojie who was welcomed in May 2020.

Simi And Adekule Gold

Music couple Simi and Adekunle Gold surprised many when they dropped signals to confirm rumors thatthey had welcomed a baby girl in the united States Of America.

On June 7, simi shared a shot of their baby and an emotional looking Adekule on her page and wrote; “Adejare Kosoko. It’s like free-falling – this unending, soul snatching, infinite, mind-boggling love. Deja, my baby girl, I got you. We got you. I promise. Now and forever. So help me God. ❤️ 5.30.2020″.

BBNaija Couple, BamBam and Teddy A

Teddy A announced the birth of their daughter via a twitter post where he could be seen rocking hospital regalia. He revealed his newborn daughter’s name as Zendaya Folakemi Adenibuya, adding she is the most beautiful human he has ever seen.

BamBam few months after her delivery cried out that motherhood was draining her energy and she feels severe pains feeding baby Zendaya. Click HERE to read.

Halima Abubakar

Halima Abubakar on the 3rd of April 2020, announced the arrival of her newborn when she took to her Instagram page to announce that she has welcomed her bundle of joy. She wrote: “A gift from God And I will cherish you for life 😩❤️❤️❤️Biggest miracle ❤️A Boy🙏🏻 3/4/20”

She was however called out for publishing another woman’s baby pictures as hers, an act she admitted and replace the pictures on her Instagram page with her baby pictures days late.

Grace Ajilore

Celebrity Vlogger and social media sensation,, Grace Ajilore took to her social media handle to make the big announcement to her fans and followers on the 7th of May after giving birth to a bouncing baby boy.

Last but not the least on our list Is Davido

Rumors held few weeks ago Musician Davido had his secret 4th Baby Mama, Larissa Yasmin Lorenco A.K.A Larissa London, a UK-based make up artist born and raised in Angola deliver a baby.

The above allegation was the very beginning of Davido’s nemesis and the said break up between Chioma and him.

Feel at ease to drop more celebrities Who brought joy in our hearts with cute babies in the comment section.

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