Saidah Arrika Ekulona
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Female
Saidah Arrika Ekulona
Biography
Saidah Arrika Ekulona is an Award-winning theatre, television, and film actress. She is best known for The Taking of Pelham 1:23, Two Lovers, Righteous Kill, and The Royal Tenenbaums.
She also has a recurring role as Abishola’s mother on the CBS sitcom Bob Hearts Abishola.
Known For
Acting
Red Blooded
as Velma Winemiller
(2025)
The Life of Chuck
as Andrea
(2024)
Amber Alert
as Cici
(2023)
The Family Meeting
as Miriam
(2020)
Orpheus Star
as Dora Clemons
(2018)
Dark Was the Night
as Betsy
(2017)
The Lost
as Lily
(2016)
Honeyglue
as Dr. Ahmad
(2014)
Miss Meadows
as Doctor
(2014)
Christian Mingle
as Pam Thomas
(2013)
Malignant
as Doctor
(2013)
Saving Lincoln
as Mrs. Elizabeth Keckly
(2009)
The Rebound
as Lateefah
(2009)
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
as Dispatcher One
(2008)
Righteous Kill
as Gwen Darvis
(2008)
Two Lovers
as Nurse
(2007)
Body/Antibody
as Lady Cop
(2004)
Alfie
as Gilda - the Receptionist
(2004)
Saving Face
as Nurse #1
(2001)
The Royal Tenenbaums
as Nurse