6 Popular celebrities you may not know are Nigerians

Nigerians are known to be very productive and adventurous thereby travelling out to base in different countries where they end up getting married and having children, which is the case of these famous celebrities who were born to Nigerian parents but not in Nigeria.

1. Dylan Kwabena Mills

Dylan Mills professionally known as Dizzee Rascal is a 36 year old British rapper, MC and producer. He was born to a Nigerian father and Ghanian mother in London, United Kingdom.

2. Jacquelyn Bolayemi Aina

Jacquelyn popularly recognized as Jackie Aina is a 34 year old Nigerian American You Tuber and beauty influencer.

Her mother is an African American while her father is Nigerian of Yoruba descent.

3. Keiynan Lonsdale

Keiynan Lonsdale is a 29 year old Australian actor, singer and dancer. He was born in Sydney to an Australian mother and Nigerian father of Edo descent.

4. Thyra Oji

Thyra Oji professionally recognized as Ms Banks is a 27 year old British rapper and singer that was born in London, United Kingdom. Her father is Nigerian while her mother is Ugandan.

5. Uzoechi Osisioma Emenike

Uzoechi Osisioma is a 26 year old singer, songwriter and producer popularly known as MNEK. He was born in London to Nigerian parents.

6. Ashley Madekwe

Ashley Madekwe is a 37 year old British actress born in South London. Her father is Nigerian while her mother is British.