See 11 popular Nigerian celebrities You may not know were born abroad... Some in United States of America and some others in the United Kingdom.
Trends come and go but this one of celebrities giving birth abroad is surely not coming to an end quick.... But not just do celebrities welcome their cuties abroad but some were graced enough to be born abroad as well.
Not all celebrities come from a poor background and some of them however also are opportuned to be born in the UK and US in particular, and they are:
1. Beverly Naya
Black and Beautiful Beverly Ifunanya Bassey popularly known as Beverly Naya was born on 17th of April 1989 in London, United Kingdom and is the only child of her Nigerian parents from Ibuzo, Delta State. She is a graduate of Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology from the Brunel University in Uxbridge, England. Then she went further to study Script-writing and Film-making at Roehampton University London.
2. Banky W
Banky himself! this ever handsome looking Music Mogul and E.M.E boss Bankole Wellington also popularly referred to by stage name Banky W was born on 27th of March 1981 in New York City, United States to Nigerian parents. However his parents relocated to Nigeria when he was five years old.
3. Seyi Shay
Sensational singer and "Bia" Crooner DeborahOluwaseyi Joshua was born on 21st of December 1985 in Tottenham, London, United Kingdom to Nigerian parents where she was raised till she relocated to Nigeria for her music career.
4. Toolz
Endowed On Air Personality Tolu Demuren nee Oniru is best known for hosting The Midday Show on Beat FM and was born on the 6th of July 1982 in London United Kingdom to Oba Idowu Abiodun Oniru of Iruland.
5. DJ Exclusive
Rotimi Alakija aka Superstar DJ Exclusive was born in the United Kingdom on the 16th of October 1980 to Mr and Mrs Modupe Alakija. His mother is a Billionaire Business Mogul Folorunsho Alakija who is currently the richest Woman in Nigeria currently worth over $1 Billion.
6. Oge Okoye
This Nigerian screen Actress was born on the 16th of November 1980 in London, United Kingdom to Nigerian parents who later relocated to live in Lagos State where she acquired a degree in Theatre Arts from Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, in Eastern Nigeria.
7. Maleek Berry
Singer Maleek Shoyebi professionally known as Maleek Berry is a British-Nigerian record Producer and Recording Artist born on the 11th of August 1987 in South London, London. He came into the music scenes in 2012 and since then has won prestigious Awards owing to his awesome skills.
8. Osas Ighodaro
Television host, Actress, Producer and Humanitarian. The Penn State University graduate was born OsariemenMartha Elizabeth Ighodaro on 26th of October 1990 in Bronx, New York, United States to Nigerian parents who hail from Edo State. She had her primary and secondary education in Bronx, New York. In 2010 Osas won the Miss Black USA Pageant in 2010 and founded The Joyful Joy Foundation, raising funds and awareness towards the fight against Malaria.
9. Naeto C
American born Nigerian Rapper Naetochukwu Chikwe aka Naeto C was born in Houston, Texas on 17th December, 1982 to Dr. Mrs. Kema Chikwe and Chief Herbert Chikwe from Owerri in Imo State, Eastern Nigeria. Recall that his mother was Nigeria's Former Federal Minister Of Aviation and also Former Nigerian Ambassador to Ireland.
10. Ikechukwu
Nigerian rapper and Actor Ikechukwu Onunaku also simply known professionally as Ikechukwu or Killz was born in Manassas, Virginia, United States. And in 2006 he released his debut album Son of the Soil following his return to Nigeria.
11. Davido "OBO"
And the last but not the least is the OBO himself! Musician Davido was born David Adeleke on the 21st of November 1992 in Atlanta, Georgia to Chief and Mrs Adedeji Adeleke. His father is a Billionaire business Magnate, Founder and President of Adeleke University plus the CEO of Pacific Holdings Limited. Although he relocated to Nigeria at a young age.
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