Johny Bogeya
STAR Wars actor John Boyega has said he is “really sorry” for any misunderstanding over a comment he made about diversity at the Screen Nation Awards.
The diversity issue overshadowed this year’s Academy Awards and has sparked a continuing debate about the lack of screen roles for black and minority ethnic actors.
“To complain about what is going on is not going to benefit us. It is not,” Boyega said after being awarded the male performance in film accolade.
“Be the change you want to be,” the 24-year-old stated in his acceptance speech.
“Be the change. And continue and focus. Thank you so much.”
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