Cynthia Erivo is from London, England. She was born and raised in London, specifically in the Stockwell district, to Nigerian immigrant parents. Her British nationality and upbringing are evident from her education at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and her early career in British television and stage productions, including performances in London’s West End. While her Nigerian heritage is an important part of her identity, she is widely recognized as being from London, England, where she grew up and began her journey as an acclaimed actress and singer.