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<p>No matter where in the world you go, chances are you'll meet someone with Caribbean ancestry. </p>
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<p>Our island roots have spread far and wide. With it, has been the sharing of our vibrant culture - whether it's our food, <a href="https://buzz-caribbean.com/article/nadine-sutherland-i-wont-judge-another-woman/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">music</a>, fashion or undeniable Caribbean charm.</p>
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<p>Another arena in which we've taken a foothold, is among the celebrity A-listers. Yes, Ri-Ri and Nicki, we see you!</p>
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<ul class="wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped"><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/RiRi-at-Crop-Over-2019.jpg" alt="" data-id="5521" data-link="https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=5521" class="wp-image-5521" /><figcaption>The Bajan princess recently returned to her island home for Crop Over 2019</figcaption></figure></li><li class="blocks-gallery-item"><figure><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Nicki-Minaj.jpg" alt="" data-id="5522" data-link="https://buzz-caribbean.com/?attachment_id=5522" class="wp-image-5522" /><figcaption>Minaj hopped over to her native Trinidad to shoot her music video  Pound The Alarm </figcaption></figure></li></ul>
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<p>But, we bet you didn't remember some of these other celebs have their roots where it's like summer all-year-round! </p>
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<h4>Grandmaster Flash — Barbados</h4>
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<p>Born Joseph Saddler on January 1, 1958, he's considered one of the pioneers of the hip-hop, deejaying, scratching and mixing music genres.</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/DJ-Grandmaster-Flash.png" alt="" class="wp-image-5523" /><figcaption>DJ Grandmaster Flash</figcaption></figure>
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<h4>Heather Headley  — Trinidad &amp; Tobago</h4>
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<p>Tony Award-winning actress, Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and record producer, Headley was born on October 5, 1974, in Trinidad.</p>
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<h4>Lorraine Toussaint — Trinidad &amp; Tobago</h4>
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<p>Best known for her leading role in the critically acclaimed Lifetime television drama series Any Day Now, Toussaint was born in Trinidad on  April 4, 1960.</p>
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<h4>Winston Duke — Trinidad and Tobago</h4>
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<p>Duke rose to prominence in 2018 for his roles in <em>Black Panther</em>&nbsp;(his feature film debut), and&nbsp;<em>Avengers: Infinity War </em>followed by&nbsp;<em>Avengers: Endgame</em>&nbsp;and Jordan Peele's <em>US</em> in 2019.</p>
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<h4>Doug E Fresh — Barbados</h4>
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<p>Douglas Davis was born on September 17, 1966. Making his claim to fame as a rapper and record producer, Doug E Fresh also dons the moniker "Human Beat Box" for his exceptional skills in beatboxing</p>
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<h4>CCH Pounder - Guyana</h4>
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<p>Carol Christine Hilaria Pounder was born in Guyana on December 25, 1952. She's known for her roles as Dr Angela Hicks in the medical drama ER, Detective Claudette Wyms in the FX police drama The Shield and Mo'at in James Cameron's film Avatar.</p>
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<h4>Patrick Ewing — Jamaica</h4>
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<p>Patrick Aloysius Ewing, had an enviable basketball career, playing for the  New York Knicks, Seattle SuperSonics&nbsp;and&nbsp;Orlando Magic. He is a Hall of a Fame basketball player and current head coach of the Georgetown University men's basketball team.</p>
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<h4>Grace Jones — Jamaica</h4>
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<p>Renowned, model, singer, songwriter and record producer, Grace&nbsp;Beverly&nbsp;Jones&nbsp;OJ, was born on May 19, 1948, in Kingston, Jamaica.</p>
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<p><em>Anyone we've missed off the list? Let us know in the comments.</em></p>
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