Nigeria: Star Actor, Chiwetel Ejiofor Sets 12 Years a Slave for 2014 Oscars

16 January 2014

WITH the latest nomination for two Golden Globes; best actor in a motion picture for 12 Years a slave and best actor in a mini-series for BBC drama, Dancing on the Edge, British born 36-year-old Nigerian actor, Chiwetel Ejiofor appears to be on his way to joining Hollywood elites.

The multiple award winner, Chiwetel, the son of Nigerian parents Arinze and Obiajulu who settled in east London as students before heading to Camberwell in the 60s, after fleeing the Biafran war, is about being rewarded for his years of hard work and consistency.

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