List of Nigerians making waves in America's BIG screen, Hollywood

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They're Nigerians and they're first class entertainers. From movies, to art and music, these Nigerians are forces to be reckoned with in their various choices of career. Tribune writes about Nigerians making waves in Hollywood.

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#1: List of Nigerians making waves in America's BIG screen, Hollywood

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1) Chiwetel Ejiofor

A renowned British actor of film, television and theatre, Chiwetel Ejiofor was born in July 1977 in London to Nigerian parents. He gained a scholarship to the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art after he enrolled at the National Youth Theatre in 1995 and by age 19, and only three months into his course, Chiwetel was chosen by Steven Spielberg to play a small part in Amistad as James Covey.
His archive of awards and nominations include the BAFTA Orange Rising Star Award in 2006, five Golden Globe Award nominations and the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor for his performance in Othello in 2008.

  

#2: List of Nigerians making waves in America's BIG screen, Hollywood

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2) Megalyn Echikunwoke

MEGALYN Ann Echikunwoke was born in Washington, United States. She is an actress best known for her roles as Tara Price in CSI: Miami and Isabelle Tyler on The 4400.
Her father is a Nigerian Igbo, while her mother is a German/Scots-Irish American. She has featured in many movies and TV series and she is a regular face for many movie lovers.
Some other popular movies and TV series that Megalyn had featured in include Funny Valentines, Like Family, ER, That ‘70’s Show, Spyder Games and as Senator David Palmer’s daughter, Nicole, in 24, among a whole lot of others.