Meet US-born Nigerian Emmy-winning actress Uzo Aduba

Uzo Aduba, the Emmy-winning actress known for her unforgettable performances on screen, was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to Nigerian parents of Igbo descent.
Raised in the predominantly white town of Medfield, Massachusetts, Aduba grew up embracing both her Nigerian roots and American upbringing.Read Also: Meet Nigeria-born chef Kwame Onwuachi who made TIME100 Most Influential ListShe graduated from Medfield High School in 1999 and went on to study classical voice at Boston University, where