Africa Quote by Masai Ujiri

My name is very specific to my family. I'm very proud of being Nigerian. I understand that most people can't pronounce it, but that's…

— Toks Olagundoye

I take a lot of pride in being Nigerian

— Brendon Ayanbadejo

I identify myself as a Nigerian because that is where I was born and raised and where my family still lives.

— Toks Olagundoye

I'm of Nigerian descent, from the Yoruba tribe. Names are very significant in that culture. It basically states your purpose in life.

— Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

I'm first generation American, and my parents were both from Nigeria. And so I always say that I'm literally an African American. So my…

— Terry Gross

I'm very proud of my Nigerian heritage. I wasn't fortunate enough to be raised in a heavy Nigerian environment, because my parents were always…

— Wale

Inside me I'm Ghanaian, and I'm proud to be African. But of course I'm Italian. I was born in Italy. I've never been to…

— Mario Balotelli

My family is from Nigeria, and my full name is Uzoamaka, which means 'The road is good.'

— Uzo Aduba

I am an African and I am very proud of that.

— Fatou Bensouda

I like to be called a Nigerian rather than somebody from the Third World or the developing or whatever.

— Buchi Emecheta

'Yo I'm from Africa' Boy you're just a faker. Name one city: 'Uhh, Jamaica!' Wrong! And I think that's a shame, An African look…

— King Sun

I'm a first-generation American. My parents are from Nigeria. I had this weird last name that looked Japanese, and then people would see me…

— Rick Famuyiwa