5 Nigerian Celebrities Who Have Made It Big in Hollywood

The Nigerian entertainment industry is booming, and Nigerian celebrities are making a name for themselves all over the world. Hollywood is no exception. In recent years, there has been a growing number of Nigerian celebrities who have crossed over to mainstream Hollywood success.

In this blog post, we will take a look at 5 Nigerian celebrities who have made it big in Hollywood. These celebrities are all incredibly talented and have worked hard to achieve their success. They are an inspiration to Nigerian celebrities everywhere and show that anything is possible if you set your mind to it.


1: Chiwetel Ejiofor

Chiwetel Ejiofor is one of the most successful Nigerian actors in Hollywood. He has starred in a number of blockbuster films, including 12 Years a Slave, Doctor Strange, and The Lion King. Ejiofor has also been nominated for two Academy Awards and a Golden Globe Award.

Ejiofor was born in London, England, to Nigerian parents. He studied acting at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. After graduating, Ejiofor began his acting career in British television.

In 2004, Ejiofor made his Hollywood debut in the film Dirty Pretty Things. He followed this up with roles in films such as Children of Men, American Gangster, and Salt. In 2013, Ejiofor starred in the film 12 Years a Slave, for which he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor.


2: David Oyelowo

David Oyelowo is another successful Nigerian actor in Hollywood. He has starred in a number of blockbuster films, including Selma, Lincoln, and Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Oyelowo has also been nominated for a Golden Globe Award.

Oyelowo was born in London, England, to Nigerian parents. He studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. After graduating, Oyelowo began his acting career in British television.

In 2006, Oyelowo made his Hollywood debut in the film Last King of Scotland. He followed this up with roles in films such as The Butler, Interstellar, and A United Kingdom. In 2014, Oyelowo starred in the film Selma, for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor.


3: John Boyega

John Boyega is a Nigerian-British actor who is best known for his role as Finn in the Star Wars sequel trilogy. He has also starred in films such as Attack the Block, Detroit, and Pacific Rim: Uprising.

Boyega was born in London, England, to Nigerian parents. He studied acting at the Identity School of Acting. After graduating, Boyega began his acting career in British television.

In 2011, Boyega made his Hollywood debut in the film Attack the Block. He followed this up with roles in films such as Half of a Yellow Sun and Star Wars: The Force Awakens. In 2017, Boyega starred in the film Detroit, for which he received critical acclaim.


4: Hakeem Kae-Kazim

Hakeem Kae-Kazim is a Nigerian-British actor who has starred in a number of Hollywood films, including Hotel Rwanda, Blood Diamond, and The Last King of Scotland.

Kae-Kazim was born in Lagos, Nigeria. He studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. After graduating, Kae-Kazim began his acting career in British television.

In 2004, Kae-Kazim made his Hollywood debut in the film Hotel Rwanda. He followed this up with roles in films such as Blood Diamond, The Last King of Scotland, and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End.


5: Cynthia Erivo

Cynthia Erivo is a Nigerian-British actress and singer who is best known for her role as Harriet Tubman in the biopic Harriet (for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress). She has also starred in films such as Bad Times at the El Royale, Chaos Walking, and Pinocchio.


Conclusion:

These are just a few of the many Nigerian celebrities who have made it big in Hollywood. These celebrities are all incredibly talented and have worked hard to achieve their success. They are an inspiration to Nigerian celebrities everywhere and show that anything is possible if you set your mind to it.


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