
Saidah Arrika Ekulona
- Known for
- 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.
Filmography

Red Blooded TBA
as Velma Winemiller

Oh. What. Fun. 2025
as Martha

The Life of Chuck 2025
as Andrea

Amber Alert 2024
as Cici

The Family Meeting 2023
as Miriam

Orpheus Star 2020
as Dora Clemons

Alive 2019
as Captain Mills

Dark Was the Night 2018
as Betsy

The Lost 2017
as Lily

Honeyglue 2016
as Dr. Ahmad

Christian Mingle 2014
as Pam Thomas

Miss Meadows 2014
as Doctor

Malignant 2013
as Doctor

Saving Lincoln 2013
as Mrs. Elizabeth Keckly

The Rebound 2009
as Lateefah

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 2009
as Dispatcher One

Two Lovers 2008
as Nurse

Righteous Kill 2008
as Gwen Darvis

Body/Antibody 2007
as Lady Cop

Alfie 2004
as Gilda - the Receptionist

Saving Face 2004
as Nurse #1

The Royal Tenenbaums 2001
as Nurse

Happy Accidents 2000
as Nurse
Credits from TMDB.