10 Famous People from Nigeria

Basketball player who played for Houston Rockets and won NBA MVP Award in 1994

African footballer of the year in 2005 whose nickname is Jay Jay

Eurodance/hip-hop reggae artist whose most famous hit is "It's My Life"

British-Nigerian actor who starred in 12 years a slave, The Lion King and Half of a Yellow Sun

British-Nigerian actress who played the lead role in the biopic Harriet

Football player who won Champions League, UEFA Cup and the Olympic gold medal

Female sprinter who is the world record holder in the 100m hurdles

All-time top goalscorer for the Nigerian national football team

British actor born to Nigerian parents who played the role of Finn in Star Wars

Female sprinter who was first Nigerian to appear at five Olympics from 1988 to 2004