Introducing

Busayo Ige

Actor and Writer

Busayo Ige is a British actor and writer of Nigerian heritage based in Essex. She graduated from Birmingham City University with a degree in English and Drama and trained at the Identity School of Acting.

Her on-screen experience includes appearances in Eastenders, two Screen Nation Award-nominated series, and winning the ‘Favourite Actress’ award for the web series “SUFFERING” in 2020. Additionally, she has featured as the lead in multiple short films.

Busayo wrote and starred in the BFI-backed short film “Essex Girls,” which received critical acclaim at the BFI London Film Festival 2023 and Sundance Film Festival 2024. The film was also longlisted for a BAFTA short film award in 2024.

Busayo Ige

Actor and Writer

“Essex has played a significant role in shaping my creative work as I often draw from my own experiences and environment when telling stories. Growing up as a young black girl in Essex presented its own unique set of challenges which inevitably shaped who I am today and the kind of stories that I tell. Essex is an iconic region for many reasons, but I definitely felt a lack of representation for individuals like myself which fuelled my desire to illuminate the beauty and complexities of black British girlhood, with a special focus on the unique context of Essex.”

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Busayo Ige

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