John Boyega On Black Actors In Hollywood, Michael K. Williams, Heritage + 'Woman King'

Actor John Boyega sits down with Ebro in the Morning for a great conversation about race, the perception of race in Hollywood, the passing of Michael K. Williams, the backlash he received as a star on 'Star Wars', response to his social media posts, his Nigerian heritage, and more!
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[@leronnspaternalpresencepod5247]

This dude made me a fan. I like how he gets down. Unapologetically Black.

[@notorioushebrew4793]

🙌💕

[@helloxonsfan]

Yes!!! Absolutely love John & his honesty & openness...!!! ♥️

[@dumfriesspearhead7398]

@Etienne Newell What is the difference?

[@GodMcQueen]

*I wish him nothing but greatness.*

[@WatchMagicHappen]

as a young black man in the UK this is therapy for me to watch and take in

[@denzino4905]

He represents us so well

[@notorioushebrew4793]

🙌💕

[@WatchMagicHappen]

@@denzino4905 for real brother

[@omooba9708]

A man who naturally loves his mother, would want a woman like his mother. A man who was brought up by a strong grounded woman will be grounded in his culture and the morals of keeping it real with himself and his culture. The way a child grows is the foundation he was given by his parents. Much respect to his parents.

[@CC-hj4vq]

He is just a breath of fresh air 🥰

[@JG-rw1tg]

He's a great actor and well articulated

[@tikyradrums]

Attack the Block is such a gem, The acting, the cast 🧡. The way they said “MoEsEs”

[@johannforbes3252]

Attack the Block needs a re-release and sequel as a minimum!!

[@ms.carpenter7793]

Facts, it doesn't get the credit it deserves!

[@ms.carpenter7793]

it's on Starz now :)

[@erickab6471]

I love this dude! We need more of him.

[@colinreese]

What did you think of the movie about the Dahomey enslaving all of their neighbors, working them on plantations, and selling them to European slavers? Also what did you think of the movie glorifying a people who yearly carried out human sacrifices of thousands of slavers? This movie is supposed to be about glorifying black heroes, when really the Dahomey were terrible. The premise of the movie is Africans fighting the "evil" white people, when really the Africans do the same thing but worse.

[@drinkswithdrea]

@@colinreese do you really care or do you find solace in the belief that it’s ok what your ancestors did to Africans because of what they did to each other is much worse?

[@chbry1050]

@@colinreese You care not about slavery you hate what the films show, never seen so many European upset about a so called slave film, you all seem to be on over drive in telling people not to watch like I never seen before

[@RandomNPC001]

@@drinkswithdrea I don’t agree with the “real” reason why Colin Reese is upset with this movie, but we as BP should also stop glorifying the wrong heroes! The Dahomey were evil as they come and were destroyed for trying to keep their slave empire. We can do so much better than this story. Want real black heroes? Check out Zumbi the Palmares or Chico Rei, these were people worth celebrating!

[@drinkswithdrea]

@@RandomNPC001 it’s not glorifying anything, it’s taking inspiration from the past to bring awareness to current generations of the rich and complex history of Africa. We’d be foolish to think Africans didn’t play a role in keeping the slave trade going, but we’re even more foolish if we think the French and British were being noble in trying to end slavery in Africa. One thing history has taught us, is that Europeans do not like to see black people prosper financially. Any examples of black wealth end in destroyed communities with no path forward. Any involvement Africans had in slavery was either for survival or I’ll get you, before you get me! Europeans have been putting black people in this position for hundreds of years, and now we supposed to just ignore one of the most powerful militias in African history because we’re letting our colonizers tell our stories and blame us for our own demise. It’s their oldest trick in the book…. Just go see the movie and then learn more about the history

[@DeeDiamond2981]

He dropped soo many nuggets here..he's a gem..💫

[@Quicksilver0922]

shout out to this brotha. I wish they treated his character in star wars with respect

[@tamarajordan222]

I'm so proud of this brilliant young man and I have a greater respect for him now that I've heard this interview. He is so phenomenal. I saw The Woman King 3 times. I took my eldest child, my friends and my two grandsons on my last trip to the theater. I have a deeper respect for Viola Davis. Thanks to people like you. 💪

[@musclehead8649]

This Dude John was raised right.

[@pedroahidjo723]

Go get ur slf an African mum n u'll turn out jst like him.😁

[@user-td1me4tv3u]

This guy John was raised to right.

[@porshiasmith5353]

I love this interview and am an instant fan of his 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾♥️♥️

[@denisebrown2994]

John we love you unconditionally here in London! We fully support you for who you are and what you represent! Words are not enough to express how much we appreciate the things you are doing for people, diaspora race and culture. We are dam well PROUD! Thank you

[@loveshine04]

phenomenal black man!! Love all his interviews!!

[@charlenex]

That Pisces sun and Virgo moon is a perfect blend. Such deep communication, he emotes beautifully.. Love JB..

[@anacaona9654]

Lol they were lowkey trolling him. But he was so articulate and laid-back that it impacted nothing. ☺️

[@JasonWalkerJamaica]

Big respect John Boyega, I am so glad for who he is! Big respect to Chris Kaba.

[@breezybabe0019]

I just love and am proud of this man...he's everything!

[@LuvHuni]

He’s amazing- absolutely profound

[@christinetavano7807]

I, thank him for Stan truth to his inheritance.. it's a blessing to see the young man stand up.. for who he really are...

[@debrarolland1183]

aman!

[@notorioushebrew4793]

🙌💕

[@drizzyfreckles]

Here in England, they do passive racism. They try to be slick with it and act like they ain’t when highlight what they said or done. Big up JB

[@thedarklennialsz8120]

Yep, most definitely. We all know this. 💯

[@WaitAMinute1989]

And in Canada too, I'm a Black Brit now living in Canada.

[@rubyreduxx]

Yea but there’s also sinister forms of racism in the UK too we’re just Gaslit into believing it doesn’t happen rip Chris Kaba

[@pauldunkley760]

Proud. Love this guy.

[@christinalafleur3813]

I’m here for all of it Mr. John Boyega! 🖤

[@wood5495]

John seems like a cool guy. Continued success.👍😀

[@TheMelody15]

Attack The Block is such a underrated flim of his, I remember watching it back in 2011.

[@TsunamiJMG]

Great interview. Star Wars did him wrong. Love his mjndset.

[@justtrust426]

I just love the strength of John Boyega!!

[@dcrijo]

This man is amazing. Him weilding the lightsaber should've led to him becoming one of the next Jedi's to continue the Star Wars storyline, but that's done..Looking forward to more great projects from him!

[@johnQrl]

Ya really dumb move by Disney

[@m-jay356]

Disney made ppl think he was the next jedi, got them racists in their feelings only for it to be the chic and him looking weak.

[@dcrijo]

@@m-jay356 Yup, I thought about going into more detail but you gotta be careful w/ the trolls out here

[@WhiteDawn.]

How is he going to be related to palp or darth makes no sense

[@dcrijo]

@@WhiteDawn. You seem closed minded. He doesn't have to be related to anyone to be force sensitive...

[@Itzsheila3087]

Love this guy, thanks John I’m in the UK. too, the problems regarding race is here alright just hidden most of the times. Thank you for using your platform positively.

[@bluereign]

Woman king was great! The nuances of the subject matter were well handled. The fight choreography was brilliant!

[@FocusedM]

No one really asks him about Detroit! That was a heavy role

[@darylfields]

Hollywood need more black action stars that are martial artist that's what we need

[@suzygirl1843]

Make them yourselves

[@calvingoge2654]

We need to protect my brother 🙏🏾... #SouthAfrica

[@jaeshellz]

This guy is awesome

[@nissyblex]

Dear God protect everything this man stands for

[@cruciateblog6175]

big up John Boyega, Westminster city School alumni!

[@opeyemihamed8517]

Beautiful interview.. keep shinning king

[@XxKiSsDiSaShxX]

I fall more in love with this man everyday!

[@hopesdaughter5947]

He is so fckn dope. ✊🏽🖤🎥

[@lolaispure4296]

Next Black Panther. Next Denzel. Next ICON.🖤

[@kitejohnson515]

❤❤❤❤ you got our support

[@JurassicLion2049]

It beyond pisses me off how Disney treated Boyega, how Star Wars & its fans treated Boyega, & how wider fans of film & media have treated him. Hes a damn talented actor and stood up for us - the poor, non white people, & more - when it counted.

[@eugeniesimms9033]

Very proud of this young man, always been a fan.

[@iamladyblack1188]

I love this man!!! Great interview! Oh, and Ariana Grande is a whole Italian. 😂😂😂Congratulations, you played yourself!

[@abelmakori]

If they ever want someone to play the young Denzel Washington they should look for this guy.

[@helloxonsfan]

Absolutely love John & his honesty & openness...!!! ♥️

[@nunyabusiness3516]

Great interview!!!!

[@latricewhite3083]

We love him.

[@nathanmcollins]

The story about method acting I believe is from Marathon Man, where Dustin hoffman’s character was supposed to be awake for an extended period of time and he had stayed up all night and when he came to set, Laurence Olivier said “have you ever tried acting?”

[@ayandasigxashe7198]

John B, Didn’t watch Star Wars but here you speak TRUTH! Definitely a fan... can’t wait to watch all your movies now!! From Peckham too , the main actor in Snowfall series ,Idris also so dope actor!! Damn Peckham greats

[@IFrameRodger]

Dope interview

[@j.olevialawrence8820]

Love this dude!!!!

[@tupacshakur9491]

Loved his performance in Breaking...that could have been me the same year Lance Corporal Brown-Easley struggled & passed.

[@olaoluwabode-omoleye356]

I love this guy. Good man.

[@a.psquickview2071]

Following since Attack the Block.

[@MekoWilliamsTV]

Love this interview!

[@sakhu8945]

My hero.

[@chevalierdenoir754]

this was a great interview he is on the right side of history. "di man dem", "di crib nice", wow Jamaican culture has really influenced mainstream British culture. I have experienced light prejudice in England when I visited I didn't stay in the hood but I experienced it and it's more subtle. Plus English people are very two-faced they will smile in your face and do horrible things behind your back. Racism is not just what you see or hear, how are the systems how are the institutions are we being allowed in to make progress.

[@RedDevil_Joe]

When you visited, yep that means you can judge all of England as racist based on that 😂

[@chevalierdenoir754]

@@RedDevil_Joe I don't think all of England is racist at all, if that was the case why do so many of your white sisters and girlfriends have babies with my black Jamaican cousins? That's a sure sign that someone is NOT racist right? so many mixed-race babies. oh well, Cheerio.

[@valiizajames925]

The movie is phenomenal 👏🏾

[@notorioushebrew4793]

This young brother looks like Denzel in Mo Betta Blues. Handsome chocolate man. Sweet to his parents,socially aware..Hey young ladies with at least 75% MELINATED y'all better get this one.🥰

[@PraiseRap]

Great interview

[@NjeriK95]

I’m an African (Kenyan) American child of first generation immigrants, both of my parents are from Kenya but most of my siblings except 1 were all born and raised in the US. I’ve always been proud and happy to be black and it’s funny when I went to college I had a friend tell me he’s never met someone so happy/proud about being black I’m like of course why wouldn’t I!? Mind you he was a black international student from an African country. I don’t know how to be any other way I’m on John Boyegas type of time I respect him so much for this conversation

[@edtcreative]

#Justice4ChrisKaba

[@Halle2323]

JB is the truth…🙌🏾

[@ugochukwuikocha2721]

I love his performance in #halve of a yellow sun ☀️

[@Alllove33333]

Ariana Grande is actually Italian she’s not Puerto Rican she’s not Hispanic but she has a way of pushing that narrative to her own benefit her last name is not even really grande look it up

[@africansoldja]

Biters is her last name

[@shaunettewilliams4432]

This is common sense though lol

[@j_ramone]

The young Denzel

[@thecommunity1102]

Just what I was thinking. Need more Denzels that aren't going to be sell outs at the top. So tired of supporting black men just to watch it blow up in your face. He appears to be a respectable man. But Hollywood is Hollywood and I don't look to the entertainment industry for heroes. But he's definitely new and refreshing talent.

[@edisonanthonio132]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 He's so funny!

[@jpetitcompere]

Woman king being from west Africa also has ties to warrior woman that fought for the Haitian revolution along side desaline as well. Pretty powerful

[@Farajahelene23031]

i love you boyenga

[@nnyanin43]

The Realness!°°

[@kimmieb4706]

We need to rally around him. Folks really trying to make him the bad guy. He is fully authentically human and I’m here for his energy!

[@scorpzgca]

John Boyega is a great guy thanks for informing us on the truth about being an actor as a person of colour

[@Black-blood2222]

My favourite Actor

[@1982mjohn]

I like him!

[@mushmouf1400]

Thank you! Said same about Morgan Freeman.

[@arorhousehold6114]

God bless this man 🙏🏾🖤🖤 difficult eventually lol 😩😂😭

[@a_king32]

Ariana Grande is NOT Puerto Rican. She’s Italian. Also known as WHITE!

[@BigTx281]

Puerto Rico is white too

[@aishan8788]

Right!! and she tans heavy. Her name is pronounced Gran-dee.

[@darrellglover493]

@@BigTx281 there's black Ricans.... word to Cam'ron and NORE.

[@jackb1969]

@@BigTx281 they aren't indigenous

[@maryjs4878]

@@BigTx281 Puerto Rican isn't a race.

[@Farajahelene23031]

we god protect you for us boyenga

[@hibiscusst523]

New crush 😍

[@April-201]

Cool dude!

[@pedroahidjo723]

The brit/Nigerian Denzel Washington

[@annmarywamaya5025]

How old is John boyega?? Wisdom beyoooond his years

[@chruchboy9487]

John B, deserves more likes, y’all! Stop playing black people

[@salomaovieira2729]

good brother

[@entertainingblackmanvideos7691]

He still looks the same as he did in 2015

[@_cup_of_tea]

Ariana Grande is NOT Puerto Rican, she is of Italian Descent. So, she's basically white which explains her pale complexion when she was on Victorious when she was a teenager. Also, she grew up in one of the sunniest states in the country, Florida. But, people don't naturally get darker when they go from teenager to adulthood. It's either from birth to kids. Even when you are elderly you might lighten a bit. She's probably self-tanning because she jumped several shades darker from Victorious to now.

[@jorad4887]

I don't know what he said earlier to grind his career to a halt, but I don't see him in movies anymore.

[@yurielcundangan9090]

Lmao them jokes about having animosity toqards the try guys at the end

[@ismaelsefanya8538]

Jeremy Strong does the method acting.

[@ugochukwuikocha2721]

Naija Naija Naija Naija.... We excel in all ramifications...

[@chiefgee]

OMG he was friends with Damilola Taylor! 😲

[@irenefunn4261]

Well, they almost lost their dodo when they heard that James Bond might be a Black man. LOL 😂

[@Black-blood2222]

John Boyega

[@djemraidola264]

Attack the Block 2!

[@jayhendo6368]

Bro thought that joke hit 😂

[@fuckeries]

The white/Latinos body language is telling. She has some controversial views.

[@m-jay356]

The man dem, tryna rob you lol need to learn that black british accent lol

[@tsitsimazhowu7852]

if I had a son ...great on his parents.