15 Popular Hollywood Actors/Actresses who have Nigerian backgrounds

3. Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

Adewale is an English American actor of Yoruba descent. Born 22 August 1967, the former model has a Law degree from King’s College London and a Masters in Law from the University of London. When he was six weeks old, his biological (Nigerian student) parents gave him up to a white working-class family in Tilbury. He returned to his parents in Nigeria when he was eight years old, but as he was unable to speak the Yoruba language and forbidden by his parents to speak English, he was returned to Tilbury shortly thereafter. Today, the veteran actor is best known for his roles as Lock-Nah in the The Mummy Returns, Mr. Eko in Lost and most recently, Killer Croc in Suicide Squad.

4. David Oyelowo

David Oyetokunbo Oyelowo is a British Nigerian actor and producer. He was born in Oxford, England to Nigerian parents of Yoruba ethnicity. When he was six, he moved to Lagos with his family, and attended a Military-style Secondary School. They returned to London when he was 14, and settled in Islington. His highest profile role so far is as Martin Luther King Jr. in the American biographical drama film Selma. He also took a lead role as a chess coach in Queen of Katwe, and a supporting role in Planet of Apes.

5. John Boyega

John Boyega was born in Peckham, London, on the 17^th of March, 1992. His parents are British Nigerians of Yoruba origin – Ogun and Oyo states. His acting career kicked off in the 2011 movie – Attack The Block and he has since starred in other flicks like Half of a Yellow Sun, the film adaptation of the Chimamanda book, Imperial Dreams and Detroit. He is best known for his role as Finn in the 2015 film Star Wars: The Force Awakens.