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Africanfuturism, a Hugo and a Nebula: Nnedi Okorafor, the Nigerian-American writer behind Binti Entertainment Africanfuturism, a Hugo and a Nebula: Nnedi Okorafor, the Nigerian-American writer behind Binti Nnedi Okorafor, born in the United States to Nigerian parents, writes science fiction and fantasy rooted in African cultures. Her novella Binti won both the Hugo and Nebula awards. She coined the term Africanfuturism to describe her work. Wale, the Washington rapper born Olubowale Akintimehin, who kept his Nigerian name and his go-go roots Entertainment Wale, the Washington rapper born Olubowale Akintimehin, who kept his Nigerian name and his go-go roots Wale, born Olubowale Victor Akintimehin in Washington, DC, to Nigerian parents, became one of the leading rappers of his generation. Signed to Rick Ross's Maybach Music Group, he earned Grammy nominations for songs such as "Lotus Flower Bomb" and often references his Nigerian heritage. “Classic Man” in a three-piece suit: Jidenna, the singer shaped by a Nigerian father and a childhood in Enugu Entertainment “Classic Man” in a three-piece suit: Jidenna, the singer shaped by a Nigerian father and a childhood in Enugu Jidenna, the American singer and rapper with a Nigerian father, rose to fame with "Classic Man" in 2015, known for his tailored suits and style. He spent part of his childhood in Enugu, Nigeria, and has drawn on that heritage in his music. Nelson’s ship in a bottle, sailing on Dutch wax print: Yinka Shonibare and the art of the African print Entertainment Nelson’s ship in a bottle, sailing on Dutch wax print: Yinka Shonibare and the art of the African print Yinka Shonibare, the British-Nigerian artist, uses Dutch wax print fabric to question ideas of identity, colonialism and authenticity. His Nelson's Ship in a Bottle, with sails of African print, stood on the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square from 2010. “The ting goes skrrrahh”: how Michael Dapaah’s Big Shaq turned a parody into a global hit Entertainment “The ting goes skrrrahh”: how Michael Dapaah’s Big Shaq turned a parody into a global hit Michael Dapaah, a British comedian of Ghanaian heritage, created the character Big Shaq. His 2017 freestyle "Man's Not Hot", a parody of UK drill and grime, became a viral hit, reached the UK top ten and was performed around the world. Backing singer for George Michael, Berklee graduate, coronation performer: the making of Tiwa Savage Entertainment Backing singer for George Michael, Berklee graduate, coronation performer: the making of Tiwa Savage Tiwa Savage was born in Lagos, moved to London at 11, sang backing vocals for international stars and studied at Berklee before returning to Nigeria. She became Afrobeats' leading woman and performed at King Charles III's coronation concert in 2023. A Peckham estate, a UK number one and two Brit Awards: Tinie Tempah’s “Pass Out” moment Entertainment A Peckham estate, a UK number one and two Brit Awards: Tinie Tempah’s “Pass Out” moment Tinie Tempah, born Patrick Okogwu in London to Nigerian parents, topped the UK Singles Chart in 2010 with "Pass Out". His debut album Disc-Overy went to number one and he won two Brit Awards in 2011. “Kiss from a Rose” was nearly left off an album. Seal’s Nigerian roots and the song that won three Grammys Celebrity Buzz “Kiss from a Rose” was nearly left off an album. Seal’s Nigerian roots and the song that won three Grammys Seal, born Henry Olusegun Adeola Samuel in London to a Nigerian mother, reportedly almost left "Kiss from a Rose" off his 1994 album. After it appeared in Batman Forever, it won Record and Song of the Year at the 1996 Grammys. He lost the use of his left hand as a teenager. Black Coffee became the first African to win a dance Grammy for original work Celebrity Buzz He lost the use of his left hand as a teenager. Black Coffee became the first African to win a dance Grammy for original work Black Coffee, born Nkosinathi Maphumulo, won the Grammy for Best Dance/Electronic Album in April 2022 for Subconsciously, becoming the first African to win the category for original work. He was injured as a teenager in 1990, the day Nelson Mandela was released from prison. Under apartheid, his birth was illegal. Trevor Noah called his memoir Born a Crime Celebrity Buzz Under apartheid, his birth was illegal. Trevor Noah called his memoir Born a Crime Trevor Noah was born in Johannesburg in 1984 to a Xhosa mother and a Swiss father, a relationship that was illegal under apartheid. He hosted The Daily Show from 2015 to 2022 and wrote the bestselling memoir Born a Crime.