5 Hollywood Celebrities Who Married Nigerian Men

1. Kerry Washington

Kerry Marisa Washington is an American actress, producer, and director who gained wide public recognition after starring in ABC drama series Scandal.

She got married to a Nigerian-American actor and producer called Nnamdi Asomugha in a private wedding ceremony and their union has so far produced two kids.

2. Jhene Aiko

The internet went crazy sometimes back when a Nigerian man called Oladipo Omishore aka Dot da Genius posted a wedding photo of himself and Hollywood actress Jhene Aiko, but their relationship was kept under the radar.

Jhene didn’t come forward to confirm or deny whether she is married to him which get the public more confused. But the photo has since been deleted with different sources claiming that the two split up and the actress was later linked to rapper Big Sean.

3. Nia Long

American actress NIA Long received a marriage proposal from a Nigerian man called Ime Udoka in the year 2015. Ime Udoka originates from Akwa-Ibom and previously played for the Nigerian basketball team in the 2006 FIBA World Championship. Presently, he works as an assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs. The beautiful couple has a son together named Kez.

4. Heidi Klum

This American actress got married to a Nigerian man called Henry Olusegun Adeola Samuel, but their marriage Sadly ended in 2012. But because marriage is forever in the eyes of the Lord, I decided to add the couple into the mix.

5. Leila Lopes

Former Miss Universe winner Leila lopes got married to a Nigerian man named Osi Umenyiora in Angola where the Bride originates from. He is a Nigerian American former NFL player. These two are so fine, it shouldn’t be a crime for these gorgeous genes to get together.