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These 5 African actresses are making it big in Hollywood

Megalyn Echikunwoke_Photo: Celebs.com

Megalyn Echikunwoke

Discovered in summer art camp at the age of 14 years old, Echikunwoke was born to an English, German and Irish mother and a Nigerian father. Starting in the “The 4400” TV series, she appeared in series “Raising The Bar” broadcasted on TNT. She also held roles on CBS’ “Made In Jersey” “90210” “That’s The 70’s 

Megalyn Echikunwoke and Chris Rock_Photo: Liverrampup

She is reported dating comedian Chris Rock with the pair rumored to be getting married.

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Novieku Babatunde Adeola

Novieku Babatunde Adeola is a content writer, entertainment journalist, freelance PR practitioner, and event engineer. His passion stems from the need to change the narrative in Africa and the diaspora. He has worked with several media organizations in Ghana.

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