If you have watched “12 Years A Slave” starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Lupita Nyong’o, then you would have caught a glimpse of another Nigerian born actress who has carved a niche in Hollywood – Adepero Oduye.

Adepero Oduye, born 1977 is one of seven children to Nigerian parents and she is a graduate of Cornell University. Oduye began appearing in short films such as Water and Fall, and in 2006 appeared in the independent drama “Half Nelson”. After several roles in off-Broadway production, in 2009, she debuted on Broadway in the musical “Fela!”

For her more recent works, Adepero Oduye appeared in Ava DuVernay&#39s short film The Door part of Miu Miu&#39s ad campaign known as The Women&#39s Tales. She also starred alongside Chiwetel Ejiofor in the film 12 Years a Slave, directed by Steve McQueen.

 Adepero Oduye is constantly a lovely sight on the red carpet, often channeling her inner African woman with a use of African prints, most especially the Ankara fabric. Also to be noted is the delicate way she handles her natural hair, always seemingly packed in a neat bun, plus she is never seen without her full dashing smile.

What do you think of her style?

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