9. ADEPERO ODUYE.
The first female on our list is this delectable American actress, Adepero Oduye; who most of you might not really but I’ll give you an insight on how she featured in the Nollywood hit movie, “12 Years A Slave” alongside British-Nigerian actor, Chiwetel Ejiofor.
She is born to Nigerian parents from the Yoruba tribe. She played Alike in Pariah (2011), TV series, Law & Order amongst others.
She has received several awards, including a nomination for Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead.
