Is a Nigerian-American pediatric surgeon who co-directs the Texas Children’s Fetal Center and is a professor of surgery and pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine. He is known for his groundbreaking work in fetal surgery, particularly for developing minimally invasive techniques to perform surgery on fetuses in utero. One of his most notable accomplishments was performing the first surgery of its kind in the United States, which involved removing a tumor from a fetus and returning the fetus to the mother’s uterus. Olutoye’s research and surgical techniques have the potential to save the lives of many fetuses and infants, and he is a leader in the field of fetal surgery.
Is a Nigerian-American forensic pathologist who discovered chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease caused by repeated head trauma. His research was featured in the movie "Concussion" starring Will Smith. Omalu's work has been critical in raising awareness of the long-term effects of head trauma in sports, particularly football. He is a professor at the University of California, Davis, and has published numerous articles and book chapters on CTE and traumatic brain injury. Omalu's contributions to the field of medicine have been recognized with numerous awards, and he continues to be a prominent voice in advocating for improved safety measures in sports to prevent head injuries.
Is a Nigerian-American obstetrician-gynecologist who has made significant contributions to women's health. She is currently the chief of gynecology at the Massachusetts General Hospital and a professor of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology at Harvard Medical School. Okoli's research focuses on developing innovative approaches to improving maternal and fetal outcomes, particularly in low-resource settings. She has worked extensively in Africa and has been recognized with numerous awards for her work. Okoli is a leader in the field of obstetrics and gynecology, and her contributions to improving women's health are highly regarded by her peers.
Is a Nigerian-American basketball player who currently plays for the Chicago Bulls in the NBA. He was born in the United States to Nigerian parents and has dual citizenship. Dosunmu played college basketball at the University of Illinois, where he was named the Big Ten Player of the Year in 2021. He was also a consensus first-team All-American and was a finalist for several national player of the year awards
Is a retired Nigerian-American professional basketball player who played in the NBA for 18 seasons. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest centers in NBA history and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2008. Olajuwon was born in Nigeria and played college basketball at the University of Houston before being drafted by the Houston Rockets in 1984. He spent most of his career with the Rockets and won two NBA championships with the team in 1994 and 1995. Olajuwon was known for his incredible footwork, shot-blocking, and post moves, and was a 12-time NBA All-Star, two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, and a two-time NBA Finals MVP. After retiring from basketball, Olajuwon has remained involved in the sport as a coach and mentor, and he continues to inspire basketball players around the world.
Is a retired Nigerian-American professional basketball player and a current NBA analyst. He played for the Golden State Warriors for most of his 12-year NBA career and was known for his defensive skills, shot-blocking, and rebounding ability. He also set a NCAA record for career blocks while playing college basketball at Colgate University. Foyle is a dedicated philanthropist who founded the Kerosene Lamp Foundation to provide educational and athletic opportunities for children in the Caribbean
Is a Nigerian-American professional soccer player who currently plays as a defender for the San Diego Loyal SC in the USL Championship. He was born in the United States but grew up in England and started his soccer career with the youth academy of Stevenage FC. Okimo played for several teams in the English lower leagues before signing with San Diego Loyal in 2021. He is known for his physicality, speed, and defensive prowess on the field. Okimo has also represented the Nigerian national team at the under-23 level.
Is a Nigerian-American professional football player who currently plays as a defensive end for the Buffalo Bills in the National Football League (NFL). Obada was born in Nigeria but moved to the Netherlands as a child before immigrating to the United Kingdom as a teenager. He began his football career with the London Warriors of the British American Football Association before signing with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2015. After a few years bouncing around various NFL and Canadian Football League (CFL) teams, Obada signed with the Carolina Panthers in 2017 and became the first player to make an NFL roster through the league's International Player Pathway Program
Is a Nigerian-American actor who was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and raised in the United States. He is best known for his role as Thresh in the hit film "The Hunger Games." Okeniyi has also appeared in other films such as "Terminator Genisys," "Endless Love," and "Good Kids," as well as TV shows like "The Walking Dead" and "Shades of Blue." He has been praised for his performances and is considered one of the rising stars in Hollywood.
Is a Nigerian-American actress and comedian. She was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and raised in Maryland, United States. Orji is best known for her role as Molly in the HBO series "Insecure," for which she has received critical acclaim and multiple award nominations. She has also appeared in films such as "Night School" and "Spenser Confidential," and has performed stand-up comedy on shows like "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and "Late Night with Seth Meyers." Orji is known for her energetic and relatable performances, and is considered one of the rising stars in the entertainment industry.
Is a Nigerian-American actor and former NFL player. He was born in Lafayette, Louisiana, but grew up in California, where he played college football at the University of California, Berkeley. Asomugha went on to play in the NFL for 11 seasons, most notably with the Oakland Raiders and Philadelphia Eagles. After retiring from football, he turned his focus to acting and producing. Asomugha has appeared in films such as "Crown Heights," "Harriet," and "Sylvie's Love," and has produced several successful projects, including the Netflix film "Beasts of No Nation." He has been praised for his performances and is considered one of the rising talents in Hollywood.
Is a Nigerian-American entrepreneur and investor. He is the founder of HopStop, a mobile application that provides door-to-door subway and bus directions. In 2013, Apple acquired HopStop for a reported $1 billion. Echeruo also founded Tripology, a travel website that was acquired by Rand McNally. He has been recognized by numerous organizations for his contributions to the technology industry, including being named one of the "Top 10 Up-and-Coming African Entrepreneurs" by Forbes magazine in 2011. Echeruois also an active investor, with a focus on technology startups in Africa
Known professionally as Davido, is a Nigerian-American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He has won multiple awards for his music, including the BET Award for Best International Act in 2018, and has collaborated with a number of international artists, including Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj.
Is a Nigerian-born lawyer and investment banker who is a successful businessman in the United States. He obtained his law degree from Harvard Law School and his MBA from Harvard Business School. He began his career in corporate law before transitioning to investment banking, where he rose to become a managing director at Credit Suisse First Boston. In 2006, he founded his own investment firm, Global Infrastructure Partners, which specializes in infrastructure investments. His firm bought the London Gatwick Airport for 1.5b British pounds
