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.

Academia

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Science and engineering

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Kunle Olukotun, computer scientist and Cadence Design Systems Professor of the Stanford School of Engineering, professor of electrical engineering and computer science at Stanford University

Medicine

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Humanities and social sciences

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Chinua Achebe

Mathematics

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Academic administration

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Okwui Enwezor

Activism

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Business

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Tope Awotona, billionaire, founder and CEO of Calendly

Government and politics

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Journalism

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Sports

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Basketball

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Hakeem Olajuwon
 
Arike Ogunbowale

American football

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Soccer

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Martial arts and Professional Wrestling

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Other

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Music

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Davido
 
Tosin Abasi

Film

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David Oyelowo

Literature

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
 
Nnedi Okorafor

Visual arts

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Other

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References

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  1. ^ "Bukola". Imprisoned Show. December 8, 2012. Retrieved September 10, 2013.
  2. ^ Sierra, Jorge. "Kenny Adeleke: "I don't think anybody plays harder than me"". Hoops Hype. USA TODAY Sports Digital Properties. Retrieved March 14, 2013.
  3. ^ 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 March 14, 2013.
  4. ^ "Samkon Gado" (PDF). Tennessee Titans. Retrieved February 15, 2013.
  5. ^ "WWE Performance Center welcomes new class of recruits". WWE. April 13, 2015. Retrieved April 13, 2015.