Sekou Diaby

Sekou is best known for his leading role in seasons 1-3 of the hit BBC drama series BOARDERS, written by Daniel Lawrence Taylor. This was Sekou’s acting debut for which he has received widespread critical acclaim. This year, Sekou was named as one of Screen International’s Stars of Tomorrow, recognising him as one of the UK and Ireland’s most exciting emerging screen talents.
Since BOARDERS, Sekou has starred in Amazon’s feature film MY FAULT: LONDON and FROM SIDNEY WITH LOVE, a short film from executive producer Spike Lee and director East Elliot. Sekou can also be seen in YOUR FAULT: LONDON and as antagonist Dion in ANIMOL, the directorial debut of Ashley Walters, which premiered at the Berlinale and won the FIPRESCI Prize for Best Film.  Sekou’s other credits include feature film FLEUR where he plays Halle Berry’s son and Molly Manning Walker’s A24 series MAJOR PLAYERS. He has just completed filming on the BBC series OPEN WATER, based on Caleb Azumah Nelson’s bestselling novel, and is currently filming a supporting role alongside Faye Marsay in ITV crime drama CODE ZERO.
Sekou trained at Theatre Peckham, Collective Acting Studio and BRIT School. Alongside acting, he is a professional dancer, having trained with the National Youth Dance Company and starred in Olivier Award-winning director Botis Seva’s Madhead.