Denzel Washington, a well-known American actor, has disclosed that he is of Nigerian descent. According to the “Gladiator II” actor, he is 90% Irish and 10% Nigerian, according to his heritage test. Washington made these remarks in a recent interview with Ada Enechi, a British-Nigerian media personality, which was shared on X on Friday.

Denzel Washington has long been a household staple, and it appears that he may not be going anywhere anytime soon. During a recent interview with Australia’s “Today,” the seasoned actor revealed, perhaps prematurely,

I may have used the word ‘retire’... but I look at life in three sections – you learn, you earn and you return,’ said the Gladiator 2 star