List of Nigerian Americans

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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

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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

Humanities and social sciences

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Chinua Achebe

Mathematics

Academic administration

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Okwui Enwezor

Activism

Business

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Tope Awotona, billionaire, founder and CEO of Calendly

Government and politics

Journalism

Sports

Basketball

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Hakeem Olajuwon
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Arike Ogunbowale

American football

Soccer

Martial arts and Professional Wrestling

Other

Music

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Davido
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Tosin Abasi

Film

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David Oyelowo

Literature

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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Nnedi Okorafor

Visual arts

Other

References

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  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.