About Sekou Diaby
Born 2001. Sekou Diaby is a British actor.
Sekou Mark Diaby is an English actor. On television, he starred in the BBC Three series Boarders (2024–2026). His films include Animol.
Early life Diaby is from South London and of mixed heritage. Diaby attended the BRIT School. He also joined the National Youth Dance Company.
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, and Diaby was nominated for Breakthrough Performance at the 2025 Edinburgh International Television Festival. starred in the music video for "Illegal" by PinkPantheress, and appeared in the BBC Three miniseries What It Feels Like for a Girl as Rinze. He next played Dion in the 2026 film Animol.
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 2025 Edinburgh International Television Festival Breakthrough Performance
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English actor (born 2001)
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Sekou Diaby was born in 2001 in London Borough of Lambeth.
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