LONDON, UK — It was a night of glitz, glamour, and “ancestral power” at the 79th BAFTA Film Awards as British-Nigerian star Wunmi Mosaku took home the coveted mask for Best Supporting Actress. The actress, who is currently heavily pregnant, delivered one of the most emotional moments of the ceremony on Sunday, February 22, 2026, proving that her talent is as unstoppable as her glow. Mosaku secured the win for her hauntingly beautiful portrayal of Annie in the Ryan Coogler-directed film, Sinners. She triumphed over a formidable list of nominees. This victory marks Mosaku’s second BAFTA win, following her 2017 TV award for Damilola, Our Loved Boy, and officially cements her transition from a television powerhouse to an international film icon. Accepting the award while cradling her baby bump, Wunmi delivered a speech that left the audience in tears. She dedicated the trophy to her daughter in a touching tribute that has since gone viral. “To my daughter, you are my greatest teacher. I am so proud of you, everything begins and ends with you,” she said. “I found a part of myself in Annie—a part of my hopes, my ancestral power, and connection,” she confessed. “Parts I thought I had lost or tried to dim as an immigrant trying to fit in.” Wunmi also got candid about the personal transformation she underwent while filming Sinners. She revealed that the role helped her reconnect with parts of her heritage she had previously suppressed. She ended her speech with a powerful nod to director Ryan Coogler, thanking him for creating a space where she “felt the presence of the ancestors’ pride and joy daily. With this win, Wunmi Mosaku isn’t just winning awards—she’s redefining what success looks like for the Nigerian diaspora in Hollywood. Post navigation “I Have CCTV Footage!” — Portable Threatens to Leak Queen Dami’s Private Moments in Messy Fallout From Gospel Star to Radio King: How Yinka Ayefele Built a 9-Station Powerhouse.
