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@VoiceOfTheEast
Jun 14, 2023 • 24 tweets • 10 min read • Read on X
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Here is Part 2 of famous celebrities in the diaspora who are of Igbo descent.

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Jidenna is a Nigerian-American singer, rapper, and record producer known for his unique style and fusion of hip-hop, R&B, and African sounds. Born Jidenna Theodore Mobisson on May 4, 1985, he gained fame with his hit single "Classic Man." Jidenna proudly embraces his Igbo roots,… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Nneka Ogwumike is a Nigerian-American WNBA star who has been described as a powerhouse on and off the court, a fierce competitor, and an advocate for social justice.
Cynthia Onyedinmanasu Chinasaokwu Erivo is a talented British-Nigerian actress and singer. Known for her captivating performances in film, theater, and music.She gained recognition for starring in the Broadway revival of The Color Purple from 2015 to 2017, for which she won the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Chukwudi Iwuji is a versatile Nigerian-British actor. Known for his captivating stage and screen performances, showcasing his immense talent and range. He began his career in mainstream Hollywood in 2022 as Clemson Murn / Ik Nobe Lok in the HBO Max show Peacemaker. He also joined… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Forest Steven Whitaker is an American actor, filmmaker, and activist. He is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a British Academy Film Award.
He traced his roots to Imo state Nigeria and came all the way to receive a chieftaincy… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Image
Nkechi Okoro Carroll: Nkechi Okoro Carroll is a writer, producer, and actor. She is the executive producer for The CW drama All American. Image
Lemar Obika is an English singer, songwriter and record producer. Initially rising to fame after finishing third on the first series of British talent show Fame Academy, he was later signed to Sony BMG, where he has gone on to release five studio albums, three of which are… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Archie Uchenna Madekwe is an English actor. He was named a 2017 Screen International Star of Tomorrow.[1] He is best known for his roles in the Apple TV+ series See and the A24 horror film Midsommar.
Michael Uzowuru is an American record producer. He has produced and written for SZA, Frank Ocean, Beyoncé, Donald Glover, Vince Staples, Earl Sweatshirt, and Rosalía, among others.
Chido Nwokocha is a popular Nigerian-American actor who has appeared in films such as Destroyer, The Nightshift, and Murder in the First. Through his hard work and never-ending grind, he has achieved several career milestones.
Daniel Nwosu Jr, professionally known by his stage name Dax (often stylized as DAX), is a Canadian rapper, singer, and songwriter.

Many people requested we add DAX and we see why 🤭😁
Ikechukwu Prince Amadi is a Nigerian voice actor. He is known for voicing Javik in Mass Effect 3, Spartan Jameson Locke in Halo 5: Guardians, Shao Kahn in Mortal Kombat 11 and the DC Comics villain Atrocitus in Injustice 2.

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Jane Chika Oranika known mononymously as Chika (often stylized CHIKA), is a Nigerian-American rapper. She first garnered attention on social media before signing to Warner Records in 2019. The following year, she was included in XXL's 2020 Freshman Class and was nominated for the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Chiney Ogwumike is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Sparks of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). In 2020, she became the first Black woman and the first WNBA player to host a national radio show for ESPN.
Ashley Madekwe is an English actress. She is known for her roles as Bambi in the ITV2 series Secret Diary of a Call Girl, Ashley Davenport in the ABC drama Revenge, and Tituba in the WGN series Salem. Image
Gabriel Nnamdi Vincent is a Nigerian-American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association. He also plays for the Nigerian national basketball team.
Chidobe Richard Awuzie is an American football cornerback for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft.
Cyril Ikechukwu Nri is a Nigerian-born British actor who is best known for playing Superintendent Adam Okaro in the police TV series The Bill. Cyril Nri plays the role of Lord Danbury in the Netflix series "Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story". twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Sneaks in Akpi Ike for the culture 🤭😁
Chinwe Tracy Ifeachor is a British television and theatre actress best known for playing the role of Aya Al-Rashid in The CW vampire series The Originals.
Kechi Okwuchi is a Nigerian-American singer and motivational speaker. She was one of the two survivors in the Sosoliso Airlines Flight 1145 crash on December 10, 2005, and a finalist in the twelfth season of America's Got Talent in 2017.
This one makes me so emotional 🥹
Nnamdi Moweta, is a radio personality, music producer, music supervisor, music promoter and consultant. He is the host of Radio Afrodicia, a radio show on KPFK, a listener-sponsored radio station based in Los Angeles, California.
Chukwuma Modu is a British actor best known for his roles in Game of Thrones, The Good Doctor, and The 100.

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