Gbemisola Ikumelo

Personal context

Summary

Gbemisola Ikumelo is a British-Nigerian actor, writer, and director known for Famalam, Brain in Gear, and the comedy-thriller Black Ops, which she co-created. Her work spans sketch comedy, police satire, and character-driven stories, with recurring attention to black British and African diasporic experiences. She has spoken about racism and gatekeeping in theatre and comedy, said Black performers should be able to tell their own jokes and reflect on their experiences, and described choosing a black hair and makeup team for Brain in Gear. No public party campaigning, LGBTQ advocacy, or activist-group affiliations are on record.