Check out these 5 amazing Hollywood actresses who are of Nigerian descent

Sophie Okonedo is a product of diverse cultural backgrounds. She was born in London to a father who was Nigerian-British and mother who is an English Jew.

She is a star of both stage and screen appearing in such big productions as Hotel Rwanda, After Earth and Hellboy.

She was nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for playing Tatiana Rusesabagina in Hotel Rwanda.

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