Wunmi Mosaku is a Nigerian-British actress whose career has been defined by powerful, emotionally rich performances across film, television, and theatre. Born Oluwunmi Olapeju Mosaku in Zaria, Nigeria, she moved to Manchester, England as a child and trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Over the years she has earned acclaim for roles in works such as Damilola, Our Loved Boy (for which she won a BAFTA TV Award), Lovecraft Country, Loki, His House, and We Own This City.
In 2025 she starred as Annie in Ryan Coogler’s vampire drama Sinners, a performance widely praised by critics and audiences alike. That role has just earned her her first ever Academy Award nomination—for Best Supporting Actress at the 98th Oscars—a major milestone in her career. The film itself made history with a record-breaking 16 Oscar nominations, and Mosaku’s nomination places her firmly in the awards conversation on the biggest stage in film.
What makes Mosaku stand out is her ability to bring depth, vulnerability, and nuanced strength to every character she inhabits. She often brings a grounded realism to emotionally complex roles, whether in genre pieces, drama, or mainstream franchises. Beyond her screen work, she’s known for speaking openly about her identity, her craft, and the importance of representation in storytelling.
Her Oscar nomination is a career landmark—not just personally but as part of a broader moment of recognition for diverse voices in film.
