Saidah Arrika Ekulona

Saidah Arrika Ekulona

Personal Details

Biography

Saidah Arrika Ekulona is a renowned and accomplished actress, having made a significant impact in the world of theater, television, and film. Her extensive and diverse body of work has taken her to various stages, including Broadway, off-Broadway, regional theaters, and international theaters.

One of her most notable achievements is originating the role of Mama Nadi in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Ruined, a performance that earned her numerous accolades, including the Obie Award, Lucille Lortel Award, Jeff Award, Audelco Award, and the Black Theatre Alliance Award.

Saidah's academic background is also impressive, having earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Albright College and her Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Minnesota.

Career

2025
2024
2016
Honeyglue
Honeyglue as Dr. Ahmad
Impastor
Impastor as Sheriff Rashida Graham
2015
Guidance
Guidance as Principal Walsh
2014
Christian Mingle
Christian Mingle as Pam Thomas
2013
Saving Lincoln
Saving Lincoln as Mrs. Elizabeth Keckly
Malignant
Malignant as Doctor
The Den
The Den as Sally
2012
General Hospital
General Hospital as Mayor Janice Lomax
2009
The Rebound
The Rebound as Lateefah
2008
Righteous Kill
Righteous Kill as Gwen Darvis
Two Lovers
Two Lovers as Nurse
2007
Body/Antibody
Body/Antibody as Lady Cop
2004
Saving Face
Saving Face as Nurse #1
Alfie
Alfie as Gilda - the Receptionist
2000
Wonderland
Wonderland as ER Nurse