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The first African-born UFC champion: how Kamaru Usman went from Auchi to the top of the welterweight division Celebrity Buzz The first African-born UFC champion: how Kamaru Usman went from Auchi to the top of the welterweight division Kamaru Usman, born in Nigeria and raised in Texas from the age of eight, beat Tyron Woodley at UFC 235 on 2 March 2019 to become the first African-born UFC champion. He held the welterweight title until Leon Edwards's last-minute head kick in August 2022. Omani co-pilot’s attack on Dubai flight linked to prior radical indoctrination, says Netanyahu News Omani co-pilot’s attack on Dubai flight linked to prior radical indoctrination, says Netanyahu The Omani co-pilot's attack on a Dubai flight has been linked to prior radical indoctrination, according to Netanyahu's statements. The son of Nigerian immigrants sold sunglasses on the streets of Athens. He scored 50 to win an NBA title Celebrity Buzz The son of Nigerian immigrants sold sunglasses on the streets of Athens. He scored 50 to win an NBA title Giannis Antetokounmpo, born in Athens to Nigerian parents, helped his family survive by selling goods on the street. He won back-to-back NBA MVP awards and, in July 2021, scored 50 points in the deciding game of the NBA Finals. Michael Griffiths, 72, arrested for fatal hit-and-run of former Nickelodeon actress Kianna Underwood News Michael Griffiths, 72, arrested for fatal hit-and-run of former Nickelodeon actress Kianna Underwood Michael Griffiths, 72, has been arrested in connection with the fatal hit-and-run involving former Nickelodeon actress Kianna Underwood. “I don’t know if I’m going to have a career after this”: John Boyega’s Hyde Park speech Celebrity Buzz “I don’t know if I’m going to have a career after this”: John Boyega’s Hyde Park speech On 3 June 2020, Star Wars actor John Boyega spoke at a Black Lives Matter protest in London's Hyde Park, saying he did not know whether he would still have a career afterwards. The Nigerian-British actor went on to work more, not less. John Davidson to attend Bafta Scotland awards in designated ‘relaxed’ viewing area News John Davidson to attend Bafta Scotland awards in designated ‘relaxed’ viewing area John Davidson will be attending the Bafta Scotland awards in a designated 'relaxed' viewing area, ensuring an inclusive experience for all. Jagtar Singh Johal freed from Delhi prison after court orders his release on bail News Jagtar Singh Johal freed from Delhi prison after court orders his release on bail Jagtar Singh Johal has been freed from Delhi prison following a court's order for his release on bail. Discover the latest updates. A Tony, an Emmy and a Grammy before her first Oscar nomination: Cynthia Erivo, one award short of EGOT Celebrity Buzz A Tony, an Emmy and a Grammy before her first Oscar nomination: Cynthia Erivo, one award short of EGOT Cynthia Erivo, the British actress and singer of Nigerian heritage, won a Tony, an Emmy and a Grammy for The Color Purple on Broadway. Her roles as Harriet Tubman and Elphaba in Wicked brought Oscar nominations. An Oscar would complete her EGOT. Flydubai attack prompts fresh debate on cockpit security after near-crash incident News Flydubai attack prompts fresh debate on cockpit security after near-crash incident The flydubai attack raises critical questions about cockpit security following a near-crash incident that has alarmed aviation experts. Chiwetel Ejiofor survived the car crash that killed his father. He became the face of 12 Years a Slave Movies & TV Chiwetel Ejiofor survived the car crash that killed his father. He became the face of 12 Years a Slave Chiwetel Ejiofor, the British actor of Nigerian heritage, was nominated for the Best Actor Oscar for 12 Years a Slave and won the BAFTA. As a child he survived a car crash in Nigeria that killed his father. He later directed The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.