Kofi Siriboe

Nana-Kofi Siriboe (born March 2, 1994) is a Ghanaian-American actor and model. He is best known for his role on the television series Queen Sugar (2016–2019). He has also appeared in films such as The Longshots (2008) and Girls Trip (2017).

Kofi Siriboe
Siriboe in 2016
Born
Nana-Kofi Siriboe

(1994-03-02) March 2, 1994
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationActor, model
Years active2003–present
RelativesKwesi Boakye (brother) Kwame Boateng (brother)

Life and career

Born Nana-Kofi Siriboe in Los Angeles, California to Koshie Mills and Kwame Boakye.[1] His parents are of Ghanaian descent. He is the middle child and has two brothers, actors Kwame Boateng and Kwesi Boakye.

As a model, Siriboe signed with Wilhelmina Models and Vision Los Angeles.[2] He made his professional acting debut in the film The Longshots (2008). He later appeared in the films Prom (2011), Whiplash (2014) and Straight Outta Compton (2015). On television, he had a recurring role on the comedy-drama series Awkward from 2014 to 2015.

Since 2016, Siriboe has starred on the drama series Queen Sugar, for which he gained attention and three consecutive NAACP Image Award nominations.[3][4][5] He was subsequently cast in the hit film Girls Trip (2017).[6]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2003 Strange & Charmed Benjamin Short film
2008 The Longshots Javy Hall
2009 40 Teenage Godwill
2011 Prom Max
2014 Whiplash Greg
2015 Straight Outta Compton Block Dude
Knotts Michael Short film
2016 Kicks Flaco
2017 Girls Trip Malik
2018 Jump Ziggy Short film
Really Love Post-production[7]

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2007 Entourage Teenager (uncredited) Episode: "Dog Day Afternoon"
2009 Lincoln Heights JJ Episode: "Bully for You"
2012 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation James Newman Episode: "Fallen Angels"
2014–15 Awkward Tyler Miller Recurring role, 11 episodes
2016 Snowfall Kevin Hamilton Episode: "Pilot"
2016–19 Queen Sugar Ralph Angel Bordelon Main role, 55 episodes

Awards and nominations
Year Awards Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2017 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series Queen Sugar Nominated [8]
Black Reel Awards for Television Outstanding Actor, Drama Series Nominated
2018 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series Nominated
Black Reel Awards for Television Outstanding Actor, Drama Series Nominated
2019 Black Reel Awards Outstanding Short Film Jump Nominated
WTFIMH: What the Fuck is Mental Health Nominated
NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series Queen Sugar Nominated

References
  1. Thomas Whitfield, Chandra (May 12, 2017). "My three sons: Mother of 'Queen Sugar' star Kofi Siriboe on raising her Hollywood heartthrobs". The Undefeated. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  2. "KOFI SIRIBOE". Vision Los Angeles. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  3. Petski, Denise (January 27, 2016). "'Queen Sugar' Adds Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe, Omar J. Dorsey". Deadline. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  4. Mumbi Moody, Nekesa (December 28, 2016). "Actor Kofi Siriboe of 'Queen Sugar' soars". The Gainesville Sun. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  5. Wills, Cortney (June 16, 2019). "Kofi Siriboe explains how his heavy 'Queen Sugar' storyline caused him to crash". The Grio. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  6. Ford, Rebecca (July 20, 2016). "'Queen Sugar' Star Kofi Siriboe Joins 'Girl Trip'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  7. N'Duka, Amanda (July 18, 2018). "Kofi Siriboe To Star In 'Really Love' From MACRO & Angel Kristi Williams". Deadline. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  8. "Kofi Siriboe - Awards". IMDb. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
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