Joseph Asagai - Djimon Hounsou

By confessing his love to Beneatha, Joseph Asagai is a respectful, well-manned Nigerian student who wants what's best for Beneatha and her family. By teaching her the culture and traditions of the African-American heritage, he is pleased to be caring for Beneatha's environment. Regardless of where he came from, Joseph is a confident man who is proud to confess his love for not only Beneatha, but his country gaining a sense of self. In reality, Joseph is a man with cultural influences to benefit Beneatha, yet also willing to lead Beneatha in the right direction in their future.
As an actor born in Africa, Djimon Hounsou has definitely established himself into not only an actor, but also a well-known model in Europe. In creating a name for himself, Djimon has appeared in the world renowned movie, "Blood Diamonds'', where he would eventually receive his big break. In characterizing him as Joseph Asagai, he is what Beneatha is looking for in a true confident young man: Tall, Dark and Handsome. By creating a Nigerian student in a  relationship with Beneatha, Djimon Hounsou is credited with his success throughout his movies and what he has come from in his African roots.