Babou Ceesay

Personal context

Summary

Babou Ceesay is a British-Gambian actor known for roles in Damilola, Our Loved Boy, Guerrilla, Wolfe, and Alien: Earth. His work ranges from crime dramas and true-story productions to science fiction. He has said that culturally diverse casting reflects modern Britain, described a glass ceiling for black actors, and called questions about black women’s representation in film valid, citing a serious lack of opportunities for them. He founded the Khoros Film Festival in The Gambia to support local filmmakers and African storytelling; no public party campaigning or political affiliations are on record.