I'm known for playing bad guys, so this was an interesting departure from what I'm known to play, which is a softer, more likable, affable character.

I was always led to believe you should take care of yourself, trust in your abilities and you're the author of your own destiny.

I'm of Nigerian descent, from the Yoruba tribe. Names are very significant in that culture. It basically states your purpose in life.

You don't want it to be a replica or an imitation. You want to create something fresh, original, very unique.

I just want to keep the diversity and the options open. In terms of what I'm looking for, I'd like to do a lead action role.

Wale means to arrive home. So the crown has arrived home. Akin is warrior or brave man. Nuoye is a brave man of chieftaincy and Agbaje means wealth and prosperity.

Personally, I love Toronto.

You really have to act your pants off to stay alive. I thrive on that; I rise to the occasion of the circumstances.

When a child wants to be accepted, he'll do anything. And if it means you're getting a certain amount of notoriety from a fight, that's what you'll do.

The only way you can influence your fate is to put your soul into your performance and hope it registers with the audience.

As an actor, you really want to resonate with your audience. I played a character on Oz and people still approach me in the streets today.

Be as successful as a Smith.

Change your understanding and then even the negative side of the blessings will make you rejoice in God’s blessings

Suddenly it felt like there was a ticking time bomb in the house. I didn’t have all the time in the world to make you love me again

There are things you just can't do in life. You can't beat the phone company, you can't make a waiter see you until he's ready to see you, and you can't go home again.

What would Christ do if he were in my situation?

Why would it be ridiculous that Quebec has an army?

We're all so damned fragile.

I really enjoy playing the piano. I took lessons throughout middle school, but I had to drop the lessons. I actually got too busy, but I hope to pick up the lessons when I'm in college if I can.

His Unique Selling Position was to make the world work for 100% of humanity. .

Prayer delights God's ear; it melts His heart; and opens His hand. God cannot deny a praying soul.