‘I’d come back to the UK

January 20, 2026

TL;DR

Mosaku is experiencing a significant career moment with the film "Sinners," earning award nominations.
She discusses the public scrutiny that comes with fame, especially concerning her pregnancy announcement.
Mosaku highlights the cultural cost of assimilation, describing it as a "tax on a person's spirit" and "cultural genocide."
She contrasts her fulfilling roles in American cinema with her desire for diverse opportunities in the UK.
Mosaku's parents, academics from Nigeria, faced challenges in the UK, leading to financial struggles.
Her decision to pursue acting over mathematics was supported by her mother.
Mosaku experienced challenges at Rada, being one of the few black students and feeling limited in role opportunities.
She found a kindred spirit in "Sinners" director Ryan Coogler, bonding over their experiences with influential teachers.
Preparing for her role as Annie involved studying Hoodoo, connecting her to her Yoruba roots.
Mosaku has upcoming roles in Apple's "This Is How It Goes" and Aaron Sorkin's "The Social Reckoning."

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