Marvelous Sanyaolu, a Nigerian-American model from Lagos, represents the U.S. in Miss Supranational 2025 after winning the Miss Supranational USA title. A student at Southern University, she advocates for therapeutic recreation and has participated in various pageants and fashion events. Fluent in four languages, she is also pursuing a career in the U.S. Army.
13 things about UFC fighter Mohammed Usman from Arlington, Texas
Mohammed Usman is a Nigerian-American MMA fighter, known as The Motor, competing in the heavyweight division. Born in Nigeria and raised in Texas, he has a record of 11 wins and 4 losses. He debuted in the UFC in 2022 and has faced various opponents, achieving significant victories along the way.
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13 things about Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 finalist Nyekachi Douglas
Nyekachi Esther Douglas, a philanthropist and beauty queen, represented Nigeria in the 69th Miss World. Born in Florida, she earned degrees in public health and won Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2019. Douglas has achieved recognition in various beauty pageants and engages in public health education across Africa.
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13 things about Miss Universe Nigeria 2021 Maristella Okpala
Maristella Chidiogo Okpala is a Nigerian cabin crew member, dental technician, model, and beauty queen from Enugu State. She is the eldest of four siblings and has participated in various beauty contests, winning titles such as Miss Earth Nigeria 2018. In 2019, she worked with Emirates Airline in Dubai. She also advocates for environmental awareness through her projects.
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13 things about UFC fighter Sodiq Yusuff from Bladensburg, Maryland
Sodiq Olamide Yusuff, a Nigerian-American mixed martial artist based in Maryland, competes in the UFC's featherweight division. Known as "Super," he has a record of 13 wins and 4 losses. After debuting in 2016, he fought numerous opponents, with notable victories and recent losses, marking significant milestones in his career.
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13 things about Nigerian actor David Oyelowo
David Oyetokunbo Oyelowo is a Nigerian-British-American actor and director known for roles in films like "Selma" and series such as "Les Misérables." Born in England, he holds citizenship in the UK, Nigeria, and the U.S. He is married to Jessica Watson Oyelowo, and they have four children together.
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10 things about Dallas, Georgia fraudster Badetito Obafemi
Badetito O. Obafemi, a Nigerian-American from Georgia, was involved in multiple fraud schemes, including a romance scam that defrauded victims out of substantial sums. After his arrest in 2021, he pleaded guilty to money laundering in 2024 and was sentenced to 24 months in prison, with restitution exceeding $300,000.
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10 things about Miss World Nigeria 2021 Oluchi Madubuike
Oluchi Chioma Madubuike is a Nigerian-American nurse, model, and beauty queen from Abuja, Nigeria, residing in Detroit, Michigan. She is fluent in Igbo and English. Notable achievements include being crowned Miss Africa Texas 2016, winning Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2021, and competing in Miss World 2021.
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13 things about Miss World Africa 2004 Anita Uwagbale
Anita Queen Uwagbale is a renowned Nigerian businesswoman and beauty queen. Educated in Nigeria and the USA, she won Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria in 2004 and participated in Miss Universe and Miss World, where she was a semifinalist. Uwagbale has launched a business, judged competitions, and traveled worldwide.
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Chidi Njokuani biography: 13 things about UFC fighter born in Dallas, Texas
Chidi Njokuani is a Nigerian-American mixed martial artist born in Dallas, Texas. Currently signed with the UFC, he has a professional MMA record of 25 wins and 10 losses, and previously fought in various organizations, including Bellator. His UFC career features notable victories and losses across multiple events since 2022.
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