These are celebrities who many passed for being Nigerians.
It is of utmost importance to note that the Nigerian entertainment industry is the most thriving or for a better word most successful and diverse in Africa.
The industry has welcomed not just super talented celebrities from Nigeria but across other countries. No wonder it has in the last two decades seen several celebrities from other countries relocate partially or fully to find fame.
We've seen these celebrities blend in with the system and settle in as Nigerians. Some of them have gone on to marry Nigerians or date other celebrities at some point during their stay in the country.
Some of these guys have stayed in the country for so long that many don't even know that they aren't Nigerians.
Today we will be revealing seven celebrities you didn't know are not Nigerians.
1. Vimbai Mutinhiri
Vimbai Mutinhiri first shot to limelight in Africa back in 2011 when she took part in the reality TV show, Big Brother Africa. Unlike many celebrities who after their stint at reality TV go into extinction, the University of Cape Town trained economist made a very interesting and rather daring move to Nigeria.
These are celebrities who many passed for being Nigerians.
It is of utmost importance to note that the Nigerian entertainment industry is the most thriving or for a better word most successful and diverse in Africa.
The industry has welcomed not just super talented celebrities from Nigeria but across other countries. No wonder it has in the last two decades seen several celebrities from other countries relocate partially or fully to find fame.
We've seen these celebrities blend in with the system and settle in as Nigerians. Some of them have gone on to marry Nigerians or date other celebrities at some point during their stay in the country.
Some of these guys have stayed in the country for so long that many don't even know that they aren't Nigerians.
Today we will be revealing seven celebrities you didn't know are not Nigerians.
1. Vimbai Mutinhiri
Vimbai Mutinhiri first shot to limelight in Africa back in 2011 when she took part in the reality TV show, Big Brother Africa. Unlike many celebrities who after their stint at reality TV go into extinction, the University of Cape Town trained economist made a very interesting and rather daring move to Nigeria.
Let's not forget the mouthwatering endorsement deals she has gotten from Nigeria. She has starred in so many Nollywood movies, we already think she deserves a Nigerian name.
Just like some of the other guys on this list, the actress dated a Nigerian. She dated rapper, Iceberg Slim in 2017 and they broke up in what has remained one of the most talked-about celebrity couple split in 2018.
4. Mawuli Gavor
The newbie on this list, Mawuli Gavor stands out as one celebrity from another African country who has taken the front seat in the Nigerian entertainment industry.
With just a few years of experience in the entertainment industry, the United States of America returnee has impressed many with his acting skills.
Not many know that prior to his move back to Africa, Gavor was a banker in the United States of America. Gavor started as a model before hitting the screens as a movie star and has an impressive number of movies already to his credit. Gavor has stayed away from controversies and we hope he doesn't get caught in any web of drama soon.
5. Nadia Buari
One celebrity who made waves in the mid 2000s and early 2010s is Nadia Buari. The gorgeous actress became a household name in Nigeria after she made her debut in the movie, 'Beyonce & Rihanna' alongside movie star, Omotola Jalade-Ekiende.
Buari was so famous in the country that everyone forgot she is actually from Ghana. As a matter of fact, she became popular for co-starring in a lot of movies alongside, movie star, Jim Iyke.
Buari and Jim Iyke are reported to have been romantically linked at some point although Iyke denied it, claiming that the relationship was based on the script for his reality show. Buari has over 50 movies to her credit with a lot of them from Nollywood.
6. Dan Foster
Popularly called 'The Big Dawg,' Dan Foster was a United States of America born broadcaster and On-Air personality with many years of experience. Prior to his relocation to Nigeria, Foster worked with numerous radio stations in the United States of America.
He joined Cool FM in 2000 where he stayed till 2009. He went on to join Inspiration FM and later City FM. He became popular in the country for his role as one of the judges on Idols West Africa series.
Foster is described as the On-Air personality who made radio presenters in Nigeria become celebrities. He was seen as the trailblazer in the evolution of the radio presenting business in Nigeria. He had a short stint in Nollywood. He was married to a Nigerian and they have three kids. Sadly, he passed away in June 2020.
7. Chris Attoh