Ejiofor is BAFTA Best actor

Nigerian-born British actor Chiwetel Ejiofor who won Best actor for his role as Solomon Northup in 12 Years A Slave at British Academy of Film and Television Arts BAFTA and other winners. 

 "From playing shoe-mad drag queen Lola, to his emotional and searing performance as Solomon Northrup, Chiwetel has proved his pedigree as a great British actor. London born Ejiofor has had a string of successes in film, TV and theatre, with his interpretation of Othello earning him critical acclaim and an Olivier award. He was made an OBE in 2008." - Mirror