Zainab Jah

Biography

Zainab Jah is a British actress of Sierra Leonean descent, raised in London and trained as a modern dancer before transitioning to acting. She has received critical acclaim for her stage work, including a Tony nomination for Eclipsed and a Best Actress award for Hamlet at the Wilma Theatre. Jah has also made notable appearances in film and television, such as Aby Bah in Homeland and anti-corruption minister Aminata Sissoko in Deep State.