List of Nigerian Americans facts for kids
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.
Contents
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
- Victoria Chibuogu Nneji, computer scientist and roboticist
- Jimmy Adegoke, climatologist
- Omowunmi Sadik, chemist
- Wendy Okolo, aerospace research engineer at NASA Ames Research Center
- Akintunde Akinwande, professor of electrical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Samson Jenekhe, chemical engineer and professor of chemistry at University of Washington
- 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
- Bolaji Aluko, professor of chemical engineering at Howard University
- Lola Eniola-Adefeso, professor of chemical engineering at University of Michigan
- Ndubuisi Ekekwe, electrical and computer engineer
- Unoma Ndili Okorafor, computer scientist, wife of Ekpe Okorafor, and daughter of nuclear physicist Frank Nwachukwu Ndili
- Philip Emeagwali, computer scientist and 1989 recipient of Gordon Bell Prize
- Tam David-West, academic and virologist
Medicine
- Latunde Odeku, first Nigerian neurosurgeon trained in the United States; pioneer of neurosurgery in Africa
- Chidi Chike Achebe, physician executive and son of Chinua Achebe
- Bankole Johnson, psychiatrist; discoverer of topiramate, a gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) facilitator and glutamate antagonist.
- Olufunmilayo Olopade, hematology oncologist; director of the Cancer Risk Clinic at the University of Chicago Medical Center
- Ikenna Ihim, doctor
- Ola Akinboboye, nuclear cardiologist
- 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
- Jacqueline Nwando Olayiwola, Chair Professor of the Department of Family Medicine at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
- Clement Adebamowo, epidemiologist
- Folakemi T. Odedina, professor of pharmacy and medicine at University of Florida
- Andrew Agwunobi, CEO of UConn Health
Humanities and social sciences
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- Kola Tubosun, linguist and founder of The YorubaName Project
- 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
- Nwando Achebe, historian, feminist scholar, and daughter of Chinua Achebe
- 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
- Leslye Obiora, professor of law at University of Arizona
- Tejumola Olaniyan, Louise Durham Mead Professor of English and African Cultural Studies, and the Wole Soyinka Professor of the Humanities at the University of Wisconsin–Madison
- Esiaba Irobi, Associate Professor of International Theatre and Film Studies at Ohio University, Athens, USA
- Babatunde Lawal, a Professor of Art History at Virginia Commonwealth University.
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)
- Johnson O. Akinleye, chancellor of North Carolina Central University
- ImeIme Umana, president of Harvard Law Review
- Nwando Achebe, Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the College of Social Science at Michigan State University
- Okwui Enwezor, senior vice president of San Francisco Art Institute
- John Dabiri, Centennial Chair Professor at California Institute of Technology
- Andrew Agwunobi, president of University of Connecticut
Activism
- Chief Temitope Ajayi, activist
- Morénike Giwa-Onaiwu, autism and HIV advocate
- Colion Noir (Collins Iyare Idehen Jr.), gun rights activist and spokesperson for the National Rifle Association
- Opeoluwa Sotonwa, disability rights activist
- Omoyele Sowore, human rights activist
- Opal Tometi, social activist and co-founder of Black Lives Matter
Business
- Temie Giwa-Tubosun, founder of LifeBank
- Kunle Olukotun, founder of Afara Websystems
- 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
- 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, Director-General, World Trade Organization
- 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
Government and politics
- Wally Adeyemo, United States Deputy Secretary of the Treasury (2021-present)
- Esther Agbaje, Democratic member of the Minnesota House of Representatives (2021-present)
- John O. Agwunobi, former secretary of health for United States Department of Health and Human Services (2006-2007)
- Yinka Faleti, Democratic candidate for Missouri Secretary of State in the 2020 election
- Richard Komi, former Democratic member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives (2018-2020)
- Emmanuel Onunwor, former mayor of East Cleveland, Ohio (1998-2004)
- Vop Osili, president of the Indianapolis City-County Council (2018-present)
- Oye Owolewa, Democratic shadow representative for the District of Columbia in the United States House of Representatives (2021-present)
Journalism
- Sade Baderinwa, TV news anchor
- Lola Ogunnaike, entertainment journalist
- Adaora Udoji, Court TV host; CNNCNN correspondent
- Bukola Oriola, journalist
- Ijeoma Oluo, author and commentator
- Wendy Osefo, political commentator
- Alexis Okeowo, staff writer at The New Yorker
- Chika Oduah, correspondent for VICE News
- Toluse Olorunnipa, White House Bureau Chief for The Washington Post
- Chike Frankie Edozien, director of New York University, Accra
- Karen Attiah, editor for The Washington Post
Sports
Basketball
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- Ochai Agbaji
- Giannis Antetokounmpo
- Suleiman Braimoh
- Chamberlain Oguchi
- Arike Ogunbowale
- Chiney Ogwumike
- Nneka Ogwumike
- Semi Ojeleye
- Emeka Okafor
- Jahlil Okafor
- Isaac Okoro
- Stan Okoye
- Victor Oladipo
- Abi Olajuwon
- Hakeem Olajuwon
- Josh Akognon
- Al-Farouq Aminu
- Alade Aminu
- Aloysius Anagonye
- Isaac Okoro
- Udoka Azubuike
- Jordan Nwora
- Kelenna Azubuike
- Ekpe Udoh
- Ime Udoka
- Mfon Udoka
- Bam Adebayo
- Kenny Adeleke
- Ekene Ibekwe
- Gani Lawal
- Andre Iguodala
- Ike Diogu
- Obinna Ekezie
- Shane Lawal
- Ebi Ere
- Festus Ezeli
- Ike Nwankwo
- Derrick Obasohan
- Nick Okorie
Football
- Victor Abiamiri
- Emmanuel Acho
- Sam Acho
- Victor Aiyewa
- Jay Ajayi
- Josh Aladenoye
- Obed Ariri
- Nnamdi Asomugha
- Jeremiah Attaochu
- Chidobe Awuzie
- Akin Ayodele
- Remi Ayodele
- Prince Amukamara
- Chris Banjo
- Samuel Eguavoen
- Isaiah Ekejiuba
- IK Enemkpali
- Tayo Fabuluje
- Samkon Gado
- Akbar Gbaja-Biamila
- James Ihedigbo
- Israel Idonije
- Buchie Ibeh
- Bobby Iwuchukwu
- Brian Iwuh
- Chidi Iwuoma
- Ade Jimoh
- N. D. Kalu
- Benson Mayowa
- Ovie Mughelli
- Chinedum Ndukwe
- Ike Ndukwe
- David Njoku
- Ty Nsekhe
- Uzoma Nwachukwu
- Uche Nwaneri
- David Ojabo
- Chukky Okobi
- Amobi Okoye
- Christian Okoye
- Chike Okeafor
- Alex Okafor
- Iheanyi Uwaezuoke
- Chris Ogbonnaya
- Cedric Ogbuehi
- Vince Oghobaase
- Eric Ogbogu
- Azeez Ojulari
- Brian Orakpo
- Kelechi Osemele
- Babatunde Oshinowo
- Kenechi Udeze
- Cyril Obiozor
- Tony Ugoh
- Valerian Ume-Ezeoke
- Cheta Ozougwu
- Adewale Ogunleye
- Russell Okung
- Christian Sam
Soccer
- Abuchi Obinwa
- Oguchi Onyewu
- Bo Oshoniyi
- Ade Coker
- Maurice Edu
- Jean Harbor
- Folarin Balogun
- Amaechi Igwe
- Chioma Igwe
- Ugo Ihemelu
- Chioma Ubogagu
Martial arts
- Sesugh Uhaa (Apollo Crews), professional wrestler
- Chike Lindsay, kickboxer
- Anthony Njokuani, kickboxer and mixed martial artist
- Muhammed Lawal, mixed martial artist
- Kamaru Usman, UFC fighter
- Tolulope "Jordan" Omogbehin (Omos), professional wrestler and former college basketball player
Other
- Tanitoluwa Adewumi, chess player
- Foluke Akinradewo, volleyball player
- Jesse Iwuji, NASCAR driver
- Ogonna Nnamani, volleyball player
Music
- Abiodun Koya, classical opera singer
- Tosin Abasi, lead guitarist of Animals as Leaders
- Tunde Adebimpe, musician, actor
- Tunji Balogun, record label executive
- Chamillionaire, rapper
- eLDee, musician, record label executive
- 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
- Fela Sowande, musician and composer
- Maxo Kream, rapper
- Kevin Olusola, cellist and singer-songwriter
- 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
- Tobe Nwigwe, rapper
- VanJess, R&B duo
- Dot da Genius, music producer
Film
- Uzo Aduba, actress
- Sope Aluko, 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
- Chet Anekwe, actor
- Chuku Modu, actor
- Sam Adegoke, actor
- Chinonye Chukwu, director
- Susan Nwokedi, filmmaker
- Ego Nwodim, actress, comedian
- Gina Yashere, actress, comedian
- Jovan Adepo, actor
Literature
- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, MacArthur Fellow
- Nnedi Okorafor, recipient of Nebula and Hugo Award
- Chris Abani, writer and poet
- Tomi Adeyemi, novelist
- Adaeze Atuegwu, writer
- Tochi Onyebuchi, novelist
- Jordan Ifueko, novelist
- Teju Cole, writer and artist
- Akwaeke Emezi, writer
- Chinelo Okparanta, novelist
- Uzodinma Iweala, novelist
- Uche Nduka, poet
- Jeffrey Obomeghie, Writer
- Bayo Ojikutu, creative writer
Visual arts
- Ibiyinka Alao, architect
- 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
- Mendi & Keith Obadike, artists
- Adejoke Tugbiyele, sculptor
Other
- Olivia Anakwe, model
- Luvvie Ajayi, comedian and blogger
- Kimberly Anyadike, pilot
- Uzo Asonye, partner at Davis Polk & Wardwell
- Yinka Faleti, United States Army officer
- Godfrey (comedian), comedian
- Mayowa Nicholas, model
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