| Intro | American actor |
| Is |
Actor Television actor |
| From | United States of America |
| Type | Film, TV, Stage & Radio |
| Gender | male |
| Birth | 2 March 1994, Los Angeles, USA |
| Age: | 26 years |
| Star sign | Pisces |
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).
Life and career
Born Nana-Kofi Siriboe in Los Angeles, California to Koshie Mills and Kwame Boakye. His parents were both from Ghana. 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. 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. He was subsequently cast in the hit film Girls Trip (2017).
Awards and nominations
| Year | Awards | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series | Queen Sugar | Nominated | |
| 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 |