Nigerian British
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| Nigerian British |
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   Notable Nigerian Britons: Seal, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje Kele Okereke   |
| Total population |
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Est. 400,000 |
| Regions with significant populations |
| London, Manchester, Liverpool |
| Languages |
| English, Igbo, Yoruba, Edo, Hausa |
| Religions |
| Christianity, Islam, Traditional beliefs |
Nigerian British is the term given to describe British people of Nigerian descent. There are an estimated four hundred thousand people with Nigerian ancestry in the UK with many communities being in their third generation. An estimated 86,000 Nigerian born people were living in the UK in 2001, the majority living in London and in 2008 including those of Nigerian descent there are thought to be around 400,000 Nigerian Britons. The UK is home to the world's largest overseas Nigerian community, and three times as large as its closest rival, the Nigerian American community.
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[edit] History
A long established community in London, Liverpool and other industrial cities. One of the most famous Nigerian Britons of the 17th century was Olaudah Equiano who was involved in the British debate for the abolition of the slave trade. Calabarian sailors also have reported ties with the UK (notably Cardiff in the 19th century). Due to the slave trade, links between Benin Chiefs and British merchants were established over three centuries ago. The Nigerian community makes up the oldest Black community in the United Kingdom. The vast majority of Nigerians in the UK come from the south, and are mainly of Yoruba and Igbo heritage. They are predominantly Christian or animist.
[edit] Population and distribution
Most British Nigerians live all over the UK with the most populated areas being London, Luton, Birmingham, Liverpool and Manchester. There are also large student populations where the major university cities are.
[edit] Famous Nigerian Britons
- Christine Ohuruogu, athlete.
- Onochie Achike, athlete.
- Dele Adebola, footballer.
- Victor Adebowale, Baron Adebowale, charity executive and peer.
- Jamie Adenuga aka JME, MC
- Joseph Junior Adenuga aka Skepta, MC
- Walé Adeyemi, fashion designer.
- Razaaq Adoti, actor, screenwriter, producer.
- Sade Adu, singer/songwriter.
- Patience Agbabi, poet.
- Gabriel Agbonlahor, footballer.
- Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, actor.
- Eniola Aluko, female footballer.
- Sone Aluko, footballer.
- Shola Ameobi, footballer.
- Victor Anichebe, footballer.
- John Ekwugha Amaechi, basketball player.
- Tunde Baiyewu, singer.
- Baz Bamigboye, columnist and arts critic.
- Shirley Bassey, singer.
- Linda Bellos, activist & politician.
- Patti Boulaye, actress & businesswoman.
- Caroline Chikezie, actress.
- Carlton Cole, footballer.
- Tupele Dorgu, actress.
- Rosey Edeh, TV presenter.
- Ugochukwu Ehiogu, footballer.
- Chiwetel Ejiofor, actor.
- Carmen Ejogo, actress.
- Ayoola Erinle, rugby player.
- O-T Fagbenle, actor.
- John Fashanu, footballer & TV presenter.
- Justin Fashanu, footballer.
- Leo Ihenacho, singer.
- Dave Jonsen, music producer.
- Jackie Kay, poet & novelist.
- Lemar, singer/ songwriter.
- Paul McGrath, footballer.
- George Ndah, footballer.
- Cyril Nri, actor, writer & director.
- Chris Ofili, artist.
- Kele Okereke, singer & guitarist.
- Sophie Okonedo, actress.
- Demi Omisakin, entrepreneur.
- Iffy Onuora, footballer & football coach.
- Nedum Onuoha, footballer.
- Phina Oruche, actress.
- Tony Osoba, actor.
- David Oyelowo, actor.
- Helen Oyeyemi, author.
- Seal, singer/aongwriter.
- Judi Shekoni, actress.
- Yinka Shonibare, artist.
- Labi Siffre, poet & singer/songwriter.
- Skepta, MC.
- Akpo, Efe, Onome, Sam, & Steve Sodje footballers.
- Bright Sodje, rugby player.
- Damilola Taylor, murder victim.
- Osi Umenyiora, American Football player.
- Gina Yashere, comedian
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