Two Nigerian-American actresses, Ayo Edebiri and Joy Sunday, have bagged nominations for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards.Edebiri, who plays Sydney Adamu in The Bear, is up for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.This marks her second Emmy nod after winning for Outstanding Supporting Actress in the same role.She also made history by becoming the first woman to get both acting and directing nominations in the comedy category.Joy Sunday, known for her role as Detective Jodie Plumb in DTF St.Louis, earned her first Primetime Emmy nomination in the Outstanding Supporting Actress category.Their recognition highlights a growing trend of Nigerian representation at the Emmys, following Joel Kachi Benson's historic win in 2025.The nominations underscore their talent and the increasing visibility of Nigerian creators in global entertainment.