The GEANCO Foundation feted actors Chiwetel Ejiofor and David Oyelowo Monday night at Sunset Gower Studios in Hollywood for their commitment to better the lives of Nigerians. The acclaimed British actors, both of Nigerian descent, attended the Impact Africa Hollywood event to receive the org?s Global Promise Award. Ejiofor said, ?My mother really wishes that she could be here. She does the work, I get the award.? The org has drawn large donations from Oprah Winfrey, in honor of Oyelowo, and Ejiofor?s ?12 Years a Slave? co-star Brad Pitt?s production company, Plan B. ?We share a desire, a need and a want to reach back to our country of origin,? said Oyelowo about himself and Ejiofor. ?To help particularly with those who are marginalized and those who are not as privileged as others and especially young girls, who are being really marginalized educationally, emotionally, physically.?
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