Saidah Arrika Ekulona

Saidah Arrika Ekulona

Acting

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

The Life of Chuck
The Life of Chuck
2025
The Royal Tenenbaums
The Royal Tenenbaums
2001
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
2009
Oh. What. Fun.
Oh. What. Fun.
2025
The Rebound
The Rebound
2009
Righteous Kill
Righteous Kill
2008
Amber Alert
Amber Alert
2024
Two Lovers
Two Lovers
2008

Filmography

The Life of Chuck
The Life of Chuck
2025 · Andrea
Oh. What. Fun.
Oh. What. Fun.
2025 · Martha
Amber Alert
Amber Alert
2024 · Cici
Dark Was the Night
Dark Was the Night
2018 · Betsy
Honeyglue
Honeyglue
2016 · Dr. Ahmad
Miss Meadows
Miss Meadows
2014 · Doctor
Christian Mingle
Christian Mingle
2014 · Pam Thomas
Malignant
Malignant
2013 · Doctor
The Rebound
The Rebound
2009 · Lateefah
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
2009 · Dispatcher One
Righteous Kill
Righteous Kill
2008 · Gwen Darvis
Two Lovers
Two Lovers
2008 · Nurse
Saving Face
Saving Face
2004 · Nurse #1
Alfie
Alfie
2004 · Gilda - the Receptionist
The Royal Tenenbaums
The Royal Tenenbaums
2001 · Nurse
Happy Accidents
Happy Accidents
2000 · Nurse