Okereke is a surname of
Nigerian
Nigerians or the Nigerian people are citizens of Nigeria or people with ancestry from Nigeria. The name Nigeria was taken from the Niger River running through the country. This name was allegedly coined in the late 19th century by British jour ...
origin. Notable people with the surname include:
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Barbara Okereke (born 1990), Nigerian entrepreneur
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Bobby Okereke
Robert Nnanna Okereke ( ; born July 29, 1996) is an American football linebacker for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Stanford and was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round of ...
(born 1996), American gridiron football player
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Chioma Okereke, British-Nigerian author
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David Okereke (born 1997), Nigerian footballer
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Emeka Okereke
Emeka Okereke (born 1980) is a Nigerian photographer, filmmaker, writer and visual artist who lives and works in Lagos and Berlin.
Okereke is the cofounder of the Invisible Borders Trans-African Photographers Organisation.
In 2018, he receiv ...
(born 1980), Nigerian photographer and filmmaker
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Kele Okereke
Rowland Kelechukwu Okereke (born 13 October 1981), also known mononymously as Kele, is an English singer, songwriter, and musician. He is best known as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the indie rock band Bloc Party.
Early life
Okerek ...
(born 1981), English musician
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Ndi Okereke-Onyiuke (born 1950), Nigerian financier and stockbroker
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Stephanie Okereke Linus
Stephanie Okereke Linus (born as Stephanie Onyekachi Okereke; 2 October 1982) is a Nigerian actress, film director and model. She has received several awards and nominations for her work as an actress, including the 2003 Reel Award for Best Act ...
(born 1982), Nigerian actress and director
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Tasha Okereke and Tracie Okereke (born 1995), Brazilian rapper duo
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