Kofi Siriboe

Kofi Siriboe, born Nana-Kofi Siriboe on March 2, 1994, in Los Angeles, California, is an American actor and model of Ghanaian descent. He is the middle child of three brothers, Kwame Boateng and Kwesi Boakye, who are also actors. Siriboe began his career in modeling, signing with Wilhelmina Models and Vision Los Angeles, before transitioning into acting. His early work includes a professional acting debut in the 2008 film ‘The Longshots’ as Javy Hall, and an appearance as James Newton on the CBS series ‘CSI’ during its thirteenth season.

Siriboe’s career progressed with roles in various films and television productions. He appeared in the films ‘Prom’ (2011), ‘Whiplash’ (2014), and ‘Straight Outta Compton’ (2015). On television, he had a recurring role as Tyler Miller in the comedy-drama series ‘Awkward’ from 2014 to 2015. A significant turning point in his career came with his casting as Ralph Angel Bordelon in the OWN drama series ‘Queen Sugar’ in 2016, a role he maintained for 88 episodes until 2022. This role brought him widespread recognition and three consecutive NAACP Image Award nominations for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series.

In addition to his television work, Siriboe took on a prominent role as Malik in the 2017 hit comedy film ‘Girls Trip’. He has also ventured into directing and producing, with credits including the short films ‘Jump’ (2018) and ‘WTFIMH: What the Fuck Is Mental Health?’ (2018), for which he served as director. Furthermore, he was an executive producer for ‘The Diaspora Dialogues’ (2018) and ‘Jump’ (2018). His recent acting credits include ‘Really Love’ (2020) as Isaiah Maxwell, a three-episode arc as Crenshawn in ‘Insecure’ (2021), and James in ‘Meet Me Next Christmas’ (2024). Siriboe is also known for founding the media and lifestyle brand ‘We’re Not Kids Anymore’ and ‘The Other LA’ (TOLA), an artist retreat in New Orleans, showcasing his involvement beyond acting.