British-Nigerian star Wunmi Mosaku has secured the BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Sinners, marking a major milestone in her career.
The win was announced at the 79th BAFTA Film Awards, where Mosaku accepted the honour while heavily pregnant.
She triumphed over Teyana Taylor, nominated for One Battle After Another, and Emily Watson, recognised for her role in Hamnet.
The award represents Mosaku’s second BAFTA victory. In 2017, she earned the TV award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Damilola, Our Loved Boy.
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She was later nominated for Best Leading Actress at the film awards in 2021 for her performance in His House.
With Sinners, she finally claims the long-anticipated film win many say her career has been steadily building toward.
During her emotional acceptance speech, Mosaku dedicated the award to her daughter, describing her as her “greatest teacher” and expressing immense pride.
Reflecting on her role as Annie in Sinners, she shared that the character helped her reconnect with parts of herself, her hopes, ancestral strength and identity elements she admitted she once felt pressured to tone down as an immigrant striving to belong.
She also paid tribute to the film’s director, Ryan Coogler, noting that she felt a powerful sense of ancestral pride and presence throughout the production.
