There are some top celebrities in Nigeria who people think were born in Nigeria. Although some of these celebrities were relocated to Nigeria at a tender age, that doesn't take away the fact that they weren't born in Nigeria. All the celebrities featured in this article today were born in other countries outside Nigeria, but they became stars in Nigeria. Today I have compiled a list of six top celebrities who were not born in Nigeria but became stars in Nigeria.

Naeto C

Naeto is one of the most popular names in the Nigerian music industry. He was born in 1982 in Houston, Texas, in the United States of America. After releasing his own music single, he rose through the ranks.He came back to Nigeria at a young age and his homecoming has proved to be the right decision for him as he became a music star in Nigeria.

Jim Iyke

Award-winning Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke, was born in Libreville, Gabon. The actor, who was born in 1976, joined the Nollywood movie industry and quickly became a force to reckon with in the entertainment industry. He has since become a successful film maker and his success in Nigeria cannot be overemphasized.

Seyi Shay

Seyi Shay, a well-known female singer, was born and raised in London, England.She was born in 1985 and became a household name when she came back to Nigeria and got into music. She has since gone on to become one of the most famous female singers in Nigeria, and her success has been obvious over the past few years.

Banky W

Banky W, a popular music star, was born in 1981 in New York City, the United States of America. He came back to Nigeria at a tender age when his parents decided to relocate to Nigeria. Coming to Nigeria has been a blessing for him as he has become a star in the music industry.

Oge Okoye

Actress Oge Okoye is a Nollywood actress who was born in London, England. She relocated back to Lagos with her parents, where she started her movie career. The 42-year-old actress has enjoyed a blistering career in the Nollywood movie industry and has continued to make her mark in the Nigerian entertainment industry.

Toolz

Popular Nigerian OAP, Toolz, was born in London, United Kingdom, in 1982, and she is the daughter of the late Oba Abiodun Oniru. The popular presenter has multiple awards to her name, which shows how much she has gone up to become a star in Nigeria.