What you desire, as an actor, is to have an impact. That's why you did it. You want to move people, and you want to resonate with your audience. It's always a great compliment to have people appreciate and speak of the characters. I can go anywhere in the world, to places where people don't actually speak English, and people can say, verbatim, what I said on the show as Mr. Eko, which is great. That's fun!

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.

The only way I know how to deliver is to focus; some people can turn it on or off - I'd rather stay in character.

It's a significant question: should black people only adopt black children, and white people white children?

What is a shame is that there isn't stuff that is as great as 'Oz' on a consistent level around today.

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

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