Sekou Diaby
English actor
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Sekou Mark Diaby is an English actor. On television, he starred in the BBC Three series Boarders (2024–2026). His films include Animol (2026).
Sekou Diaby | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sekou Mark Diaby |
| Education | BRIT School |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2023–present |
Early life
Diaby is from South London and of mixed heritage.[1][clarification needed] Diaby attended the BRIT School.[2] He also joined the National Youth Dance Company.[3]
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,[4][5] and Diaby was nominated for Breakthrough Performance at the 2025 Edinburgh International Television Festival.[6]
Also in 2025, Diaby made his feature film debut as Zach in the Amazon Prime film My Fault: London,[7] starred in the music video for "Illegal" by PinkPantheress,[8] and appeared in the BBC Three miniseries What It Feels Like for a Girl as Rinze.[9] He next played Dion in the 2026 film Animol.[10]
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 | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Edinburgh International Television Festival | Breakthrough Performance | Nominated | [6] | |