British-Nigerian actress Wunmi Mosaku has reached a defining milestone in her career with her first-ever nomination at the Academy Awards. Mosaku has been nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Sinners, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Ryan Coogler.
The nomination places Mosaku among a highly competitive field of performers recognised for standout supporting roles over the past year. She will contend in the category alongside Elle Fanning for Sentimental Value, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas for Sentimental Value, Amy Madigan for Weapons, and Teyana Taylor for One Battle After Another. The lineup reflects a strong and varied year for supporting performances across global cinema.
Mosaku’s performance in Sinners has been widely praised for its emotional restraint, depth, and quiet intensity. Critics have noted her ability to anchor complex scenes with nuance, bringing moral weight and human vulnerability to the film’s broader themes. Her work in the film reinforces her reputation as an actor drawn to layered characters and socially resonant stories.
This Oscar nomination also represents a broader moment of recognition for British-Nigerian talent on the global stage. Mosaku has steadily built an international career through film and television, earning respect for her craft rather than spectacle, and this nomination signals a culmination of years of disciplined, consistent work.
As awards season reaches its peak, Mosaku’s historic nomination stands as both a personal achievement and a moment of pride for audiences who have followed her journey.
Congratulations to Wunmi Mosaku on this landmark recognition.
