Sekou Diaby
Sekou Diaby | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sekou Mark Diaby |
| Education | BRIT School |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2023–present |
Sekou Mark Diaby is an English actor. On television, he starred in the BBC Three series Boarders (2024–2026). His films include Animol (2026).
Early life
Diaby is from South London and of mixed heritage.[1] Diaby attended the BRIT School.[2] He also joined the National Youth Dance Company.[3]
Career
Diaby made his television debut in 2024 when he began starring as Toby Staithes in the BBC Three teen comedy-drama Boarders. His performance received critical acclaim,[4][5] and Diaby was nominated for Breakthrough Performance at the 2025 Edinburgh International Television Festival.[6]
Also in 2025, Diaby made his feature film debut as Zach in the Amazon Prime film My Fault: London,[7] starred in the music video for "Illegal" by PinkPantheress,[8] and appeared in the BBC Three miniseries What It Feels Like for a Girl as Rinze.[9] He next played Dion in the 2026 film Animol.[10]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | When You're Moody | Ariff | Short film |
| The Nightingale | Freddie | Short film | |
| 2025 | My Fault: London | Zach | Amazon Prime film |
| From Sidney, with Love | Nick | Short film | |
| 2026 | Animol | Dion | |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–2026 | Boarders | Toby Staithes | Main role |
| 2025 | What It Feels Like for a Girl | Rinze | Miniseries, 2 episodes |
| TBA | Major Players | Kyron | |
Music video
| Song | Year | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Illegal" | 2025 | PinkPantheress | |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Edinburgh International Television Festival | Breakthrough Performance | Nominated | [6] | |
References
- ↑ "The Five Leads Talk Boarders". Wonderland. 29 February 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ↑ "Sekou Diaby". B-Side. Retrieved 26 April 2026.
- ↑ Hutchings-Georgiou, Hannah (8 August 2019). "National Youth Dance Company's MADHEAD by Botis Seva: Dance that thrillingly breaks every rule in the school book and leaves you shouting for more". Lucy Writers. Retrieved 26 April 2026.
- ↑ Latif, Leila (20 February 2024). "Boarders review – this private school satire is absolutely packed with future megastars". The Guardian. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
- ↑ Fienberg, Daniel (7 March 2024). "'Boarders' Review: A Strong Cast of Newcomers Elevates Tubi's Likably Familiar High-School Dramedy". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- 1 2 Knight, Lewis (21 August 2025). "Edinburgh TV Awards 2025 winners list in full as Adolescence and Bridgerton win major awards". Radio Times. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ↑ Hough, QV (25 February 2025). "Know the Cast: 'My Fault: London'". Vague Visages. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ↑ Mia (11 May 2025). "PinkPantheress Premieres 'Illegal' Video, Celebrates 'Fancy That' Mixtape Release". Out Now. Retrieved 26 April 2026.
- ↑ Nyadundu, Panashe (4 June 2025). "'What It Feels Like For A Girl': Meet The Cast And Characters Of BBC's 'Visceral, Wild' New Drama". Elle UK. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ↑ Rolph, Ben (13 February 2026). "Animol". Next Best Picture. Retrieved 26 April 2026.
External links
- Sekou Diaby at IMDb