Nigerian-British actress Wunmi Mosaku poses with the award for Best Supporting Actress in the film “Sinners” during the BAFTA British Academy Film Awards ceremony at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, in London, on February 22, 2026. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP)
The win marks another milestone in her BAFTA journey, having previously taken the same category in 2017 for Damilola, Our Loved Boy.
Also earning recognition was My Father’s Shadow, directed by Nigerian brothers Akinola Davies Jr. and Wale Davies.
The film won Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer, highlighting the growing global visibility of Nigerian storytelling.
The drama, set in Lagos during the 1993 election crisis, follows a father and his two sons as they navigate the city amid political tension.
Since its release, the film has garnered international attention, including becoming the first Nigerian production selected for the official lineup at the Cannes Film Festival, where it premiered in the Un Certain Regard section to critical acclaim.
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