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Did you know these celebrities are from Guyana?
The country celebrates its 49th Independence Day today (May 26)
FROM GUYANA: (From left) Actor Sean Patrick Thomas and singer Rihanna
OFFICIALLY THE Co-operative Republic of Guyana, Guyana gained independence from Britain on May 26 1966, following 200 years of being dominated by the British Empire.
Although the country lies on the mainland of South America, culturally, it is more associated with the Caribbean than with Latin America. It is also one of very few Caribbean countries that is not an island.
Today (May 26), marks 49 years of independence for Guyana, and to celebrate, The Voice has rounded up some international stars who hail from the sunny country:
Rihanna
The Bajan Princess was born in Barbados to a Guyanese mother and Bajan father.
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David Lammy
Brought up by his Guyanese mum, the north London Labour politician has spoken publically on his views of black parenthood in the 21st century.
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Leona Lewis
The former X Factor winner's dad, Aural Lewis, is a youth worker from Guyana.
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John Agard
The Guyanese poet is best known for his though-provoking poem, Half-Caste, which has been on the AQA English GCSE syllabus since 2002.
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Sean Patrick Thomas
The Save the Last Dance actor was raised in the States by Guyanese parents.
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Ram John Holder and Norman Beaton
Ram John Holder (above) and his Desmond's co-star were both born in Guyana in 1934
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Jermain Jackman
Former Voice UK winner Jermain Jackman, was born in London to Guyanese parents are Guyanese. He considers the Caribbean country "home" as well.
Posted on: 26/05/2015 02:11 PM
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