Born: 17 March 1992
John Adedayo Bamidele Adegboyega (born 17 March 1992), is a British-Nigerian actor and producer.
Later became best known for playing Finn in the Star Wars.
Recently made a passionate speech at BLM protest in Hyde Park.
During Britain’s Black Lives Matter rallies in June, John Boyega wrote his name in the history of racial justice. Here, in his first interview since finishing Star Wars and that unguarded address from a Hyde Park stage, our October cover star speaks to Jimi Famurewa about how both platforms inspired him to make a stand, but for very different reasons
Youtube published: 2 Sep 2020
John Boyega has issued an emotional rallying cry in support of Black Lives Matter in London's Hyde Park. 'I need you to understand how painful it is to be reminded every day that your race means nothing,' the Star Wars actor said. 'Black lives have always mattered.' Boyega's speech was widely shared on social media after video was posted by SB.TV and others
Youtube published: 3 June 2020