British-Nigerian actress Wunmi Mosaku has secured the award for Best Supporting Actress at the 79th BAFTA Film Awards for her role in Sinners, further cementing her place among the industry’s leading talents.
Mosaku, who was heavily pregnant at the ceremony, delivered an emotional acceptance speech that quickly gained traction online. She dedicated the award to her daughter, describing her as her “greatest teacher” and the center of her world.
The actress triumphed over fellow nominees, including Teyana Taylor for One Battle After Another and Emily Watson for Hamnet, to claim the prestigious honour.
This marks Mosaku’s second BAFTA win. She previously won Best Supporting Actress at the British Academy Television Awards in 2017 for her performance in Damilola, Our Loved Boy. In 2021, she also received a BAFTA Film Award nomination for Best Leading Actress for her role in His House.
Her portrayal of Annie in Sinners has been widely praised as a defining moment in her career. Reflecting on the role, Mosaku said she discovered a deeper connection to herself through the character, describing it as a reconnection with her “ancestral power” and parts of her identity she once felt pressured to dim as an immigrant seeking belonging.
She also paid tribute to the film’s director, Ryan Coogler, commending the creative environment on set and acknowledging the cultural depth that shaped the production.
The latest accolade reinforces Mosaku’s growing international acclaim and highlights her continued influence as a prominent British-Nigerian actress whose work bridges culture, heritage, and powerful storytelling.
