List of Nigerian Americans
This is a list of notable Nigerian Americans, including both original immigrants who obtained American citizenship and their American descendants. To be included in this list, the person must have a Wikipedia article showing they are Nigerian American and must have references showing they are Nigerian American and are notable.
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Academia
Science and engineering
- Kunle Olukotun, computer engineer and professor of electrical engineering and computer science at Stanford University and director of the Pervasive Parallelism Laboratory
- Ilesanmi Adesida, physicist and material scientist
- Christopher I. Chalokwu, geologist
- Jimmy Adegoke, climatologist
- Omowunmi Sadik, chemist
- Akintunde Akinwande, professor of electrical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Oluwatoyin Asojo, biochemist
- Winston Wole Soboyejo, professor of mechanical engineering at Princeton University and Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- Deji Akinwande, professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, recipient of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers
- John Dabiri, professor of aerospace engineering at the California Institute of Technology, recipient of MacArthur Fellowship
- Alexander Animalu, theoretical physicist; member of the advisory board of the Physica journal
- Francisca Oboh Ikuenobe, geologist and professor of geology at the Missouri University of Science and Technology
- Soni Oyekan, chemical engineer
- Ndubuisi Ekekwe, electrical and computer engineer
- Ekpe Okorafor, professor of computer science at the University of Texas at Dallas
- Philip Emeagwali, computer scientist; recipient of Gordon Bell Prize
- Tam David-West, academic and virologist
Medicine
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- Latunde Odeku, first Nigerian neurosurgeon trained in the United States; pioneer of neurosurgery in Africa
- Bankole Johnson, psychiatrist; discoverer of topiramate, a gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) facilitator and glutamate antagonist, as an effective treatment for alcoholism.
- Olufunmilayo Olopade, hematology oncologist; director of the Cancer Risk Clinic at the University of Chicago Medical Center
- Ikenna Ihim, doctor
- Mojisola Adeyeye, pharmacist and professor of pharmaceutics at Duquesne University
- Bennet Omalu, neuropathologist and professor at the University of California, Davis; first to discover and publish findings on chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in American football players
- Nelson M. Oyesiku, vice chairman of neurological surgery and professor of endocrinology at the Emory University School of Medicine
- Charles Rotimi, geneticist and director of the National Institutes of Health
- Olawale Sulaiman, neurosurgeon; professor of neurosurgery at Tulane University
- Segun Toyin Dawodu, physician and professor of pain medicine
- Samuel Dagogo-Jack, discoverer of the first radioimmunoassay for epidermal growth factor in human saliva
- Elizabeth Ofili, physician and cardiology researcher
- Chidi Chike Achebe, physician executive
Humanities and social sciences
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- Jacob Olupona, professor of African Studies and African American Studies at Harvard University
- Abiola Irele, literary scholar and former professor at Harvard University
- Claude Ake, political scientist, former professor at Columbia University and Yale University
- Chinua Achebe, award-winning novelist, professor, literary scholar, and author of Things Fall Apart
- Farooq Kperogi, journalist and professor of journalism at Kennesaw State University
- Nwando Achebe, historian and feminist scholar; professor of history at Michigan State University
- Toyin Falola, historian and professor of African Studies
- Bamidele A. Ojo, political scientist and professor of Political science and International studies
- John Ogbu, anthropologist, "acting white" theorist
- Ekpo Eyo, archaeologist and professor of African arts and Archeology at University of Maryland
- Akinwumi Ogundiran, archaeologist, Chancellor's Professor and Professor of Africana Studies, Anthropology & History at UNC Charlotte.
- Obiwu (Obioma Paul Iwuanyanwu), writer and professor of English and creating writing at Central State University
- Wendy Osefo, public affairs academic, professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Education, and television personality
- Emmanuel Chukwudi Eze, philosopher
- Nkiru Nzegwu, philosopher and Distinguished Professor for Research at State University of New York at Binghamton
- Kalu Ndukwe Kalu, political scientist and Distinguished Research Professor of Political Science and National Security Policy at Auburn University
- Stephen Adebanji Akintoye, academic, historian and writer
- Saheed Aderinto, professor of history at Western Carolina University
- Elechukwu Njaka, political scientist; author of Igbo Political Culture
- Olu Oguibe, professor of art at the University of Connecticut and senior fellow at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC
- Chika Okeke-Agulu, art historian
- Joy Ogwu, political scientist
Mathematics
- Nkechi Agwu, ethnomathematician and historian of mathematics
- Abba Gumel, computational mathematician and mathematical biologist, professor at Arizona State University
- Chike Obi, pure mathematician
- Kate Okikiolu, mathematical analyst
- Yewande Olubummo, mathematical analyst
- Grace Alele-Williams, professor of mathematics education
Academic administration
- Victor Ukpolo, chancellor of the Southern University at New Orleans
- Benjamin Akande, president of Champlain College and Westminster College
- Babatunde Ogunnaike, dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Delaware
- Joseph Abiodun Balogun, dean of the College of Health Sciences at Chicago State University
- Ilesanmi Adesida, dean and professor emeritus of engineering at the Grainger College of Engineering (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign), provost at Nazarbayev University (in Kazakhstan)
Business
- Temie Giwa-Tubosun, founder of LifeBank
- Pearlena Igbokwe, chairman of Universal Studios Group (division of NBCUniversal)
- Jessica O. Matthews, venture capitalist and co-inventor of Soccket
- John O. Agwunobi, pediatrician, former fourth-star admiral of the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, former senior vice-president of Walmart, CEO of Herbalife
- Lazarus Angbazo, president and CEO of General Electric in Nigeria
- Tayo Oviosu, founder and CEO of Paga
- Ndubuisi Ekekwe, founder and CEO of First Atlantic Semiconductors & Microelectronics
- Soni Oyekan, CEO of Prafis Energy Solutions
- Bisi Ezerioha, automotive engineer, racecar driver, industrialist, and CEO of Bisimoto Engineering
- Adebayo Alonge, founder and CEO of RxAll Inc.
- Nneka Egbujiobi, founder and CEO of Hello Africa
- Darlington Onyeri, founder of D&Dee Global, Inc.
- Michael Boulos, business executive and partner of Tiffany Trump
- Adebayo Ogunlesi, investment banker, Chairman and Managing Partner at Global Infrastructure Partners
- Maya Horgan Famodu, venture capitalist and founder of Ingressive
- Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, economist at World Bank
- Magnus L. Kpakol, Texas-based CEO and chairman of Economic and Business Strategies; former chief economic advisor to President Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria
- Chris Aire, president of Solid 21 Incorporated
- Angelica Nwandu, founder of The Shade Room
- Tiyan Alile, celebrity chef and restaurateur
Politics
- Colion Noir (Collins Iyare Idehen Jr.), gun rights activist and spokesperson for the National Rifle Association
- Wally Adeyemo, political advisor
- Osaremen Okolo, COVID-19 policy advisor to Joe Biden
- Richard Komi, politician and member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives
- Oye Owolewa, politician
- Esther Agbaje, politician
- Chief Temitope Ajayi, activist
- Vop Osili, president of the Indianapolis City-County Council
- Opal Tometi, social activist and co-founder of Black Lives Matter
- Morénike Giwa-Onaiwu, autism and HIV advocate
- Omoyele Sowore, human rights activist
- Opeoluwa Sotonwa, disability rights activist
- Emmanuel Onunwor, mayor of East Cleveland, Ohio
Sports
Basketball
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- Suleiman Braimoh
- Chamberlain Oguchi
- Arike Ogunbowale
- Chiney Ogwumike
- Nneka Ogwumike
- Semi Ojeleye
- Emeka Okafor
- Jahlil Okafor
- Stan Okoye
- Victor Oladipo
- Abi Olajuwon
- Hakeem Olajuwon
- Josh Akognon
- Al-Farouq Aminu
- Alade Aminu
- Aloysius Anagonye
- Kelenna Azubuike
- Ekpe Udoh
- Ime Udoka
- Mfon Udoka
- Bam Adebayo
- Kenny Adeleke[1]
- Ekene Ibekwe
- Gani Lawal
- Andre Iguodala
- Ike Diogu
- Obinna Ekezie
- Shane Lawal
- Ebi Ere
- Festus Ezeli
- Ike Nwankwo
- Derrick Obasohan
Football
- Victor Abiamiri
- Emmanuel Acho
- Sam Acho
- Victor Aiyewa
- Jay Ajayi
- Josh Aladenoye
- Nnamdi Asomugha
- Jeremiah Attaochu
- Chidobe Awuzie
- Akin Ayodele
- Remi Ayodele
- Prince Amukamara
- Tayo Fabuluje
- Samkon Gado[2]
- Akbar Gbaja-Biamila
- Chukky Okobi
- Amobi Okoye
- Christian Okoye
- Chike Okeafor
- Alex Okafor
- Samuel Eguavoen
- Isaiah Ekejiuba
- Chris Banjo
- Brian Iwuh
- Chidi Iwuoma
- Ade Jimoh
- Alvin Kamara
- N. D. Kalu
- Iheanyi Uwaezuoke
- Bobby Iwuchukwu
- Israel Idonije
- Buchie Ibeh
- Ike Ndukwe
- David Njoku
- Chris Ogbonnaya
- Cedric Ogbuehi
- Vince Oghobaase
- James Ihedigbo
- Eric Ogbogu
- Brian Orakpo
- Kelechi Osemele
- Babatunde Oshinowo
- IK Enemkpali
- Benson Mayowa
- Ovie Mughelli
- Chinedum Ndukwe
- Ty Nsekhe
- Uzoma Nwachukwu
- Uche Nwaneri
- Kenechi Udeze
- Cyril Obiozor
- Tony Ugoh
- Valerian Ume-Ezeoke
- Obed Ariri[3]
- Cheta Ozougwu
- Adewale Ogunleye
- Russell Okung
Soccer
Martial Arts
- Sesugh Uhaa, professional wrestler[5]
- Chike Lindsay, kickboxer
- Anthony Njokuani, kickboxer and mixed martial artist
- Chidi Njokuani, kickboxer and mixed martial artist
- Muhammed Lawal, mixed martial artist
- Kamaru Usman, UFC fighter
Other
- Tanitoluwa Adewumi, chess player
- Foluke Akinradewo, volleyball player
- Jesse Iwuji, NASCAR driver
- Ogonna Nnamani, volleyball player
Music
- Tosin Abasi, musician
- Tunde Adebimpe, musician, actor
- Chamillionaire, rapper
- Chika, rapper
- Cozz, rapper
- Davido, musician
- Fat Tony, rapper
- Ilacoin, musician, creator of the "Pause" game
- Jidenna, rapper
- Kami de Chukwu, rapper
- Lil' O, rapper
- Maxo Kream, rapper
- Tony Okungbowa, DJ
- Kevin Olusola, musician, beatboxer
- Sonny Digital, music producer
- Tyler, The Creator, rapper
- Michael Uzowuru, music producer
- Wale, rapper
- Wande, rapper, A&R
- Patrice Wilson, music producer
- Fred Onovwerosuoke, composer
- Ahamefule J. Oluo, jazz trumpeter
Film
- Uzo Aduba, actress
- Gbenga Akinnagbe, actor
- Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, actor
- Chet Anekwe, actor
- David Oyelowo, actor
- Megalyn Echikunwoke, actress
- Rick Famuyiwa,director
- Osas Ighodaro, actress
- Annie Ilonzeh, actress
- Nyambi Nyambi, actor
- Adepero Oduye, actress
- Dayo Okeniyi, actor
- Chiké Okonkwo, actor
- Folake Olowofoyeku, actress
- Okieriete Onaodowan, actor
- Yvonne Orji, actress
- Rotimi, actor
- Chuku Modu, actor
- Sam Adegoke, actor
- Chinonye Chukwu, director
- Susan Nwokedi, filmmaker
Literature
- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, writer and recipient of MacArthur Fellowship
- Nnedi Okorafor, writer and recipient of Hugo Award
- Chris Abani, writer and poet
- Tomi Adeyemi, novelist
- Tochi Onyebuchi, novelist
- Teju Cole, writer and artist
- Akwaeke Emezi, writer
- Chinelo Okparanta, novelist
- Uzodinma Iweala, novelist
- Uche Nduka, poet
Journalism
- Sade Baderinwa, TV news anchor
- Lola Ogunnaike, entertainment journalist
- Adaora Udoji, Court TV host; CNN correspondent
- Bukola Oriola, journalist[6]
- Ijeoma Oluo, author and commentator
- Chika Oduah
- Toluse Olorunnipa
- Chike Frankie Edozien
Visual arts
- Toyin Ojih Odutola, graphic artist
- Ade A. Olufeko, technologist and international curator
- Kehinde Wiley, portrait painter
- Marcia Kure, artist
- Izzy Odigie, choreographer
- Amarachi Nwosu, documentary filmmaker and photographer
- Mobolaji Dawodu, fashion designer
- Oshoke Abalu, architect and futurist
- Suzanna Ogunjami, artist
Other
- Luvvie Ajayi, comedian and blogger
- Kimberly Anyadike, pilot
- Godfrey (comedian), comedian
- Mayowa Nicholas, model
- Krystal Okeke, model
References
- Sierra, Jorge. "Kenny Adeleke: "I don't think anybody plays harder than me"". Hoops Hype. USA TODAY Sports Digital Properties. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
- "Samkon Gado" (PDF). Tennessee Titans. Retrieved February 15, 2013.
- Scheiber, Dave (July 27, 2004). "Low profile Most don't recognize the man driving them in a cab. Only a few find out Obed Ariri set records as a Bucs kicker". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
- Kiefer, David (September 18, 2014). "Stanford's Chioma Ubogagu chases one more shot on soccer journey".
- "WWE Performance Center welcomes new class of recruits". WWE. April 13, 2015. Retrieved April 13, 2015.
- "Bukola". Imprisoned Show. Retrieved September 10, 2013.
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