Celebrating Nigerian-British Actor, Producer and Activist, John Boyega
This week, we are celebrate Nigerian-British Actor, Producer and Activist @johnboyega. John Adedayo Adegboyega, 29-year-old, was born to British Nigerian parents.
Boyega Exudes his Blackness and African roots with pride. It's no surprise that he took to the stage to express his solidarity towards the black lives matter rally at hyde park, London in June, 2020.
John Boyega attended Westminster City School in London before enrolling at South Thames College to study for a National Diploma in Performing Arts. He enrolled at the University of Greenwich to study BA Film Studies & Media Writing, but dropped out to focus on acting.
Boyega first gained to recognition in his native Britain with his performance as Moses in the sci-fi comedy film; Attack the Block (2011). As his acting career progressed, he played a drug dealer in the criminal world of gun running in the film 'Junkhearts.' He landed a role in John Ridley's boxing drama "Da Brick," which is based on Mike Tyson's life. He did, however, face a setback when HBO decided to cancel the film. He never gave up hope, and in 2012, he landed a role in the film "My Murder." In 2013, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's historical fiction novel 'Half of a Yellow Sun,' about the Nigerian civil war, was adapted where he was featured and played a major role in the movie.
