top 10 American celebrity of Igbo descent
text me on my e mail for more fascinating facts like this. . Many Americans of Igbo origin are making the United States proud while also honoring their roots. They are dispersed across several professional fields. While some are building a name for themselves in sports, others are making waves in the American entertainment industry. Here is a list of top 10 American celebrities who are originally Igbos: 1. Chukwuemeka Ndubuisi Okafor Emeka Okafor was born on September 28, 1982, and is a popular American basketballer. He attended Bellaire High School in Bellaire, Texas before proceeding to the University of Connecticut. Okafor was born in Houston, Texas. Emeka was the first member of his family born in the United States. His father, Pius Okafor, is a member of the Igbo ethnic group. 2. Chiwetel Ejiofor Chiwetel Umeadi Ejiofor is an American actor. A nominee for the 2014 Academy Awards for Best Actor for his performance as Solomon Northup in the 2013 film, 12 Years a Slave, h...