Macbeth - West End (2024)

Moyo attending the Press Night for Macbeth in the West End. Moyo stars as Ross, and is making her West End debut at The Harold Pinter Theatre, London after a sell-out hit production of Macbeth at The Donmar Warehouse.

Professor T - Season 3 (2024)

Moyo stars as Defence Lawyer, Theresa Carver, in Professor T - S3 on ITV alongside Ben Miller. Episode 3 airs Wed 10th April 2024 at 9pm on ITV.

MACBETH | Donmar Warehouse (2024)

Moyo starring as Ross in the recent sell-out hit production of Macbeth at The Donmar Warehouse, alongside David Tennant and Cush Jumbo. The production was critically acclaimed and will transfer to the West End in Autumn 2024.

A.V. VAN l Winner of Best Comedy Short Film (2023)

A.V. Van won the ‘Best Comedy’ award at The Oscar Qualifying Reel Sisters Film Festival this week! Thank you to The Reel Sisters Film Festival for the recognition, being acknowledged at your prestigious festival is an incredible honour.

A.V. VAN | Edinburgh International Film Festival 2023

Moyo attending the Opening Gala at The Edinburgh International Film Festival 2023. Her short film A.V. Van that she starred in and produced premiered in The Scottish Short Films strand. A.V. Van was commissioned by Short Circuit and BFI.Network.

A.V. VAN | Sunday Post Article

Filmmaking sisters Moyo and Morayo Akande’s new dark comedy explores how laughter can help us heal.
Read The Sunday Post Article HERE.

TETRIS | Apple TV+ (2023)

Moyo Akandé stars in Hollywood Feature film, Tetris for Apple TV+ starring Taron Egerton and directed by Jon S Baird.

Tetris tells the story of how one of the world's most popular video games found its way to players around the globe. Businessman Henk Rogers and Tetris inventor Alexey Pajitnov join forces in the USSR, risking it all to bring Tetris to the masses.

INSIDE NO.9 | BBC 2

Moyo Akandé stars as Shelley in the iconic BAFTA winning series, Inside No.9 - Series 8, Episode 3 for BBC 2 this April 2023.

The superstitious tale ‘Paraskevidekatriaphobia’ was written by the talented duo Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith. Directed by George Kane.

A.V. VAN | Edinburgh International Film Festival 2023

Moyo Akandé produced and starred in the lead role, Vivian, in short film A.V. Van.
A.V. Van has been officially selected to screen in competition at the BAFTA qualifying, Edinburgh International Film Festival 2023.

The short was fully supported and funded by Screen Scotland, BFI.Network and Short Circuit.

UP ON THE ROOF | Feature Film (2023)

Moyo stars in the supporting role of Kate in the independent feature film, Up on the Roof, starring renowned Polish actor, Piotr Adamcyzk and Natalia Tena.
Up on the Roof is an extremely engaging, gripping love story with a dose of comedy, drama and numerous twists and turns.
Up On The Roof was released in 130 cinemas in Poland on 24 March 2023, following a UK launch in April 2023.

THE WEDDING | BBC Scotland

Moyo Akandé stars in the leading role of The Estranged Sister for BBC Scotland.
The Wedding is a six-part series of short films revealing the story of a Scots/African wedding from the perspective of six different people attending the event.

It launched on BBC iPlayer on Monday October 24 2022, during Black History Month, with two 30 minutes versions going out at a later date on the BBC Scotland channel.

Watch Moyo’s powerful performance here.

EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2022 | In House Interviewer

Moyo was invited to The Edinburgh International Film Festival 2022 as their In House Interviewer where she lead press junkets and interviewed filmmakers and talent showcasing their work at multiple gala events and red carpet premieres.

Here she is on the red carpet, interviewing Australian actor Damon Herriman at his premiere for the feature film, Nude Tuesday, at The Central Gala Event.

ZEBRA GIRL | The National Film Awards 2022

Moyo attending The National Film Awards 2022 red carpet. She stars as Detective Reese in the independent feature film, Zebra Girl, which was nominated for the Best Thriller Award.

AGATHA RAISIN | Sky Max & Acorn TV (2022)

Catch Moyo as Sybilla Triast-Perkins in Season 4 of Agatha Raisin. Stream on Acorn TV in the US on February 14th 2022 and coming soon to SkyMax UK in May 2022.

KONBINI ZOMBIES | Feature Film (2021)

As producer, Moyo’s next project is feature film, Konbini Zombies, which was recently announced on Deadline.
Moyo’s sister, Morayo Akandé, will write & direct. Moyo’s film production company, Lucid Dreamers Productions, will produce alongside 108media.

Konbini Zombies is a comedy-horror set in Japan that will be told in both English and Japanese.
When the only 24-hour convenience store in a dead-end town outside Tokyo is suddenly rampaged by undead salarymen, it forces its rag-tag team of slacker clerks, led by the shy and reserved Mayumi, to step up and protect their konbini at all costs.

A.V. VAN | BFI Funded Short Film (2021)

That’s a wrap on ‘A.V Van’ - Short Film 🚐✨!
Moyo starred in and produced the project. She’s looking forward to sharing the film with you all soon. Watch this space!

A.V Van is one of the nine projects commissioned through the short film scheme Sharp Shorts in association with BFI.Network and Screen Scotland.

The A.V Van is about two film fanatic sisters who try to reconnect with their estranged deceased father by selling his vintage porn collection.

Produced by Moyo Akandé (Lucid Dreamers Productions) and Helen Gladders (Gingerbread Productions). The short stars and was written and directed by Morayo Akandé. Read more here.

EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2021 | Influencer in Residence

Moyo at this year’s Edinburgh International Film Festival 2021 as their official ‘Influencer in Residence’. You’ll see her taking over EIFF’s social channels, covering galas, film premieres and interviewing some of this years finest acting and filmmaking talent. Stay tuned for a first look!

ANNIKA | Alibi Channel UKTV (2021)

Tune into Moyo in Episode 3 of the brand new crime drama television series, Annika, for Alibi Channel - UKTV, airing August 17th 2021.

THE GREAT FOOD GUYS | BBC Scotland (2021)

Check out Moyo sampling beautiful Scottish produce, in this weeks episode of ‘Summer Flavours’ on the Great Food Guys - Season 3. Alongside the charming duo Chef Nick Nairn and Dougie Vipond. Airing July 22nd at 8.30pm on BBC Scotland & BBC iPlayer. Tune in here!

ZEBRA GIRL | Film Premiere (2021)

Moyo attends the Zebra Girl UK film premiere. Catch her playing Detective Reese in this thrilling drama. In cinemas May 28th 2021!

ZEBRA GIRL | Feature Film (2021)

Catch Moyo in the latest Zebra Girl trailer! Set for a UK cinematic release on May 28th 2021. Directed by Stephanie Zari.

TEDx TALK | (2021)

Moyo is now an official TEDx Speaker! 🎉
You can catch her TEDx Talk, ‘Finding Your Voice in Adversity’ on the official TEDx website here.
This was an unforgettable experience and Moyo hopes a small part of this will connect with you all. ❤️

PARAMEDICS ON SCENE | Series 2 (2021)

Listen to Moyo narrating the brand new second series of Paramedics on Scene on BBC1 and BBC Scotland.
The documentary series following the life-saving work of Scotland's paramedics as they respond to medical emergencies wherever they are needed. Produced by the award winning Firecrest Films.

WORD UP! | Podcast (2021)

Catch our trailblazer Moyo Akandé in Episode 1 of Word Up! A magazine-style podcast that celebrates people of colour in Scotland from across different industries. Listen to Moyo’s interview on HERE @BBCSounds.

Word Up! has been commissioned by BBC Scotland for BBC Sounds. It is produced by The Big Light, Scotland’s podcast network.

GLASGOW FILM FESTIVAL | “Welcome To” Panel (2021)

Glasgow Film Festival (GFF) will this year feature Welcome To, a programme of films and events, with a focus on black Scottish films, filmmakers and history, from March 4 to 6.
Welcome To The Conversation: Where Are All The Black Scottish Feature Films asks why there has never been a black Scottish feature film, with host Tomiwa Folorunso and panellists including Lorna King and Moyo Akande.

SHORT CIRCUIT | (2020) Awardees Announced

The A.V Van is officially one of nine projects that will be commissioned through the short film scheme Sharp Shorts in association with BFI.Network and Screen Scotland.
The A.V Van is about two film fanatic sisters who try to reconnect with their estranged deceased father by selling his vintage porn collection.

Produced by Moyo Akandé (Lucid Dreamers Productions) and Helen Gladders (Gingerbread Productions). The short will be written and directed by Morayo Akandé. Read more here.

BAFTA NETWORK x BAFTA CREW | (2021)

Moyo has been selected as a Producer for the BAFTA NETWORK x BAFTA CREW 2021!! She’s Looking forward to the year ahead! @bfinetwork @BAFTA #BAFTACrew

SCOTLAND, SLAVERY & STATUES | BBC (2020)

Catch Moyo as the Narrator of the new BBC Scotland documentary, Scotland, Slavery & Statues HERE.
The documentary delves into the truth about Henry Dundas and his impact on the slave trade. Check it out this Tues 20th Oct @ 10pm!
Directed and Produced by Parisa Urquhart and Co-Produced by Urqhart Media & Firecrest Films.

CARLA 2020

Moyo has been selected as an official speaker at this years Carla Event 2020.
The conference is a weekend full of extraordinary women sharing their thoughts on inclusion and diversity in the global TV and Film industry on Sat 22nd August 2020.
Watch Moyo’s speech HERE.

SHORT CIRCUIT | (2020) Shortlist Announced

The A.V Van is one of 16 shortlisted projects that will be developed through the short film scheme Sharp Shorts in association with BFI.Network and Screen Scotland.
The A.V Van is being produced by Moyo Akandé (Lucid Dreamers Productions) and Helen Gladders (Gingerbread Productions). The short will be written and directed by Morayo Akandé. Read more here.

THE SUNDAY POST | Interview (2020)

The sisters behind the trailblazing short film, 1745, fully back new calls to reform the current curriculum and place a greater emphasis on historical, social and cultural experiences relevant to black, Asian and ethnic minority pupils.
Read the full interview HERE.

THE SCOTSMAN | Interview (2020)

Check out Moyo’s cover feature in The Scotsman Magazine HERE.
Read about her involvement in The National Theatre of Scotland’s, ‘Scenes for Survival’ lockdown project.

SCENES FOR SURVIVAL | National Theatre of Scotland (2020)

With theatres closed, The National Theatre of Scotland are responding to Covid-19 in the way they do best; writing, acting, filming remotely and working in collaboration to release their work online. With a showcase of homegrown talent, there will be more than 40 films in total, all free, released over the coming weeks and months. A selection will also be broadcast on BBC Scotland, BBC4 and BBC Alba.
Watch Moyo’s piece The Present, written by Stef Smith and directed by Katherine Nesbitt HERE.

THE SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP | Soho Theatre, London (2020)

Moyo will appear in Hassan Abdulrazzak’s timely new play, The Special Relationship, a dark and biting satire which exposes the complex and heart-breaking stories behind the deportations of ex-prisoners from the US. The Special Relationship will premiere in Soho Theatre’s Main House on Wednesday 26 February, running until Saturday 21 March 2020.

BROADCAST AWARDS | (2020)

Moyo attending The Broadcast Awards 2020. She stars as a series regular in BBC smash hit drama ‘The Cry’, which was nominated for Best Drama Series or Serial! Congratulations to all the nominees and winners!

BACK | Channel 4 (2020)

Moyo will soon be appearing in Series 2 of Back the British sitcom starring David Mitchell and Robert Webb, created by Simon Blackwell,

SUNDAY POST INTERVIEW | Guilt star Moyo Akandé on inspiring the next generation of minority actresses (2019)

Moyo is one of the rising stars of Scottish stage and screen. Read here how Moyo Akandé hopes she can be an inspiration to the next generation of actors.

SUNDAY MAIL INTERVIEW | Moyo Akande has starred in some of the biggest dramas to come out of Scotland in the last year

Read more below about the actresses rise to fame and teaming up with her sister Morayo Akandé to bring story of 18th century slavery in Highlands to cinema.

GLASGOW LIVE INTERVIEW | Guilt actress Moyo Akande has no Guilt about starring in BBC Scotland’s first comedy drama (2019)

Check out Moyo’s interview about her starring role in Guilt, the BBC Scotland’s first ever drama commission here.

BAFTA SCOTLAND AWARDS | (2019)

Moyo attending the red carpet at the BAFTA Scotland Awards 2019. She starred in the primetime tv series The Cry which won the Best Scripted Television award.

1745 | Seoul International Film Festival 2019

Excited to announce @1745Movie is nominated for ‘Best Short Screenplay’ at Seoul International Film Festival 2019!
Congratulations to our talented writer @MorayoAkande! @SeoulFilmFest
Tickets on sale at http://seoulfilmfestival.com/tickets

Rock Paper Scissors | Underwire Film Festival 2019

Brilliant news! 🎉🎉🎉
Rock, Paper, Scissors will have it’s UK PREMIERE at BAFTA qualifying @underwirefest in London! Nominated in the SCREENWRITING category.

Congrats to our talented writer @MorayoAkande & our amazing team!
Produced by the Akande Sisters @MoyoAkande @lucid__dreamers

BOOK your tickets here: http://www.underwirefestival.com/events/the-privileged-gaze/

Rock Paper Scissors | Tabor Film Festival 2019

Exciting News! 🎉🎉🎉
Our short film Rock Paper Scissors - ジャンケンポン！ is having its World Premiere at the Tabor Film Festival / international short film festival in Croatia.
Screening in competition as part of The Night of the Living Audience Award. 🎥

This is our first project produced by the Akande Sisters (Moyo Akande and Morayo Akandé) and written and directed by Morayo Akande. Filmed in Tokyo, Japan last summer! Thrilled to be premiering at this brilliant festival! 😊

Edinburgh International Film Festival 2019 | Film Jury

Moyo attending The Edinburgh International Film Festival 2019 red carpet as a member of the official Film Jury.

Guilt | BBC 2 (2019)

Moyo stars in Guilt, a new four-part drama series - the first drama commission for BBC Scotland’s new digital channel.

Made by Happy Tramp North and Expectation for BBC Scotland and BBC Two, and set in Edinburgh, Guilt is a stylish, contemporary drama with riveting plot twists and a strong vein of black humour throughout. The series will premiere on BBC Scotland’s digital channel and follow on BBC Two later this year.

Novels That Shaped Our World | BBC 2 (2019)

Moyo will appear this autumn in a BBC 2 celebration of 300 years of the modern English language novel, marked by the 1719 publication of Robinson Crusoe, with an original, landmark television series that will work alongside other BBC media projects. Novels That Shaped Our World tells a compelling story of how the novel, by inspiring and responding, has given a platform to the voices of colonial and post-colonial experience, to women, and to the diversity of working class lives. This is the story of how certain books have defined their ages and helped shape the world we live in today. Its principal focus is British experience and English language novels. The format of the episodes is somewhat unique as very high-end docu-drama.

The Demon Headmaster | BBC (2019)

Catch Moyo as journalist Kerri George in the 90’s children’s BBC reboot of The Demon Headmaster this autumn here. Starring in episodes 5 & 9.

1745 | Newport Beach Film Festival 2019

1745 - A Short Film screened at The Newport Beach Film Festival in California, USA to critical acclaim.

The National Television Awards 2019

Moyo attending The National Television Awards 2019 red carpet. The Cry, in which she appears as the series regular Defence Lawyer, is nominated for Best Television Drama.

Interference | The National Theatre of Scotland (2019)

Moyo will be appearing in Interference, a trilogy of near future plays for The National Theatre of Scotland.
The play will be staged in an empty office block transformed with vivid projection and atmospheric soundscapes. It asks the question: will technology interfere with what we really need from each other?
Running March 16 - March 30 2019 at City Park, 368 Alexandra Parade, Glasgow, G31 3AU.

Still Game | BBC 1 (2019)

Moyo will be appearing in the final series of the long running Scottish sitcom Still Game. Airing this Spring on BBC1.

The Herald Interview

Check out Moyo's interview for The Herald newspaper discussing her work as an actress and her turn into film producing. 
Read the full interview here.

BAFTA Scotland Awards 2018

Moyo on the red carpet at the BAFTA Scotland Awards 2018.

The Cry | BBC 1 (2018)

Catch Moyo starring in all 4 episodes of the brand new primetime BBC television drama The Cry, alongside Jenna Coleman this autumn.

Two Noble Kinsmen |  Shakespeare's Globe (2018)

Moyo will be appearing as Hippolyta in The Two Noble Kinsmen for The Shakespeare's Globe 2018 summer season. 

The Hurricane Heist (2018) | Official Trailer

Moyo will be making her feature film debut as Jaqi in the US action thriller The Hurricane Heist released in cinemas worldwide March 9th 2018, directed by The Fast and the Furious director, Rob Cohen.

Make Me Up (2018) | Feature Film

Moyo will be appearing as Farrah in Make Me Up, a new film by acclaimed Scottish artist Rachel Maclean which marks 100 years since women were first given the right to vote in the United Kingdom. Make Me Up will be broadcast by the BBC and screened throughout the UK during 2018. Hopscotch Films will produce.

1745 | European Premiere at The Rotterdam Film Festival 2018

1745 - A Short Film will have it's European Premiere at The International Film Festival Rotterdam 2018! 🎉

British Independent Film Awards 2017

Moyo at The British Independent Film Awards 2017.
Her short film, 1745 was nominated for the 'Best British Short Film' award. Moyo script developed the short  alongside her sister, Morayo the writer, and stars in the leading role. Congratulations to her fellow nominees and to all the winners!  🎉

Only An Excuse (2017) | BBC 1

Brilliant news! Moyo will soon be appearing in the Hogmanay Special of 'Only an Excuse' for BBC 1 Scotland.  🎉

1745 | In competition for Best Short Film at The London Short Film Festival 2018

AMAZING NEWS!!! 1745 - A Short Film is in COMPETITION for Best Short Film at The London Short Film Festival 2018! 🎉

Screening on 15 January at 8.30pm at The Rich Mix London AND 19 January at 6.30pm at The Curzon Soho in the 'When Trouble Comes to Town' strand!

BAFTA Scotland Awards Ceremony 2017

Moyo on the red carpet in a traditional Nigerian Ankara dress for the BAFTA Scotland 2017 awards ceremony.

Her short film 1745, which she script developed and stars in the leading role as Emma Atkin, was nominated for the Best Short Film award. Congratulations to all the winners and her fellow nominees! 

BAFTA Scotland Nominees Party 2017

Moyo alongside her sister Morayo at the BAFTA Scotland Nominees Party 2017. Their short film 1745 is nominated for the Best Short Film award. 

1745 | WINNER of the Best Short Film Award at The Africa International Film Festival Globe Awards 2017

Exciting News! 1745 is the WINNER of the BEST SHORT FILM Award at The Africa International Film Festival - Afriff Globe Awards! 🎉🎉🎉

Moyo is over the moon and honoured to receive this special award! 
It has been a highlight for Team 1745 to take their important story to it's other home; Nigeria. 

1745 | Nominated for The Best British Short Film at The BIFA Awards 2017

EXCITED to announce 1745 has been nominated for the British Independent Film Awards for The Best British Short Film! 
Moyo is SO thrilled to have been shortlisted and to be a part of this incredible line up.
Congratulations to the other short films competing in this category and to the incredible 1745 - A Short Film team! 😀

Read more here.

1745 | Nominated for the BAFTA Scotland Best Short Film Award 2017

Absolutely thrilled that 1745 has been nominated for the Best Short Film at The BAFTA Scotland Awards 2017.
Moyo developed the script alongside her sister Morayo Akande who is the writer and they both star in the short. Congratulations to Moyo and the 1745 team, we have our fingers crossed for the ceremony on Sunday November 5th!  🎉

Vera (2018) | ITV

Great news! Moyo will soon be appearing in the latest series of the British crime drama VERA for ITV in early 2018.  🎉

1745 | Officially selected for The Underwire Film Festival 2017

Thrilled to announce 1745 has been officially selected for the BAFTA qualifying UnderWire Festival 2017 and Moyo's sister, Morayo Akandé is nominated for the Writing Award!!! 🎉

Screening in London on Thursday 23 November at 9:00pm, and are featured in the 'PERIOD PIECES' along some other brilliant shorts.
BOOK tickets here: http://www.underwirefestival.com/events/period-pieces/

The Rebel (2017) | UK GOLD

Moyo will soon be appearing in Series 2 of The Rebel for UKTV Gold, alongside Simon Callow, Bill Paterson and Anita Dobson.

1745 | Officially selected for The Africa International Film Festival 2017 - AFRRIF

Exciting news! 1745 has been officially selected to screen at The Africa International Film Festival - Afriff in Lagos, Nigeria and is in competition for The Best Short Film award!!! 🎉 🎉 🎉
Screening as part of the British Council Initiative - Film Connections programme to share knowledge and deepen co-production opportunities between film-makers from Nigeria and the UK!

Moyo is SO thrilled to bringing this important story to it's other home; Nigeria, and she cannot wait to attend the festival from Oct 29th - Nov 4th 2017!
Read more here.

MVISA Awards 2017

Moyo attended the MVISA Awards ceremony 2017, The Annual Movie Video & Screen Awards took place at the Birmingham ICC. The event marked 11 years of celebrating the achievements of actors of colour in the UK, 
Her short film 1745 was nominated for The Best Festival Film. Congratulations to all the winners! 

1745 | Officially selected for the Black International Film Festival UK & in competition for Best Festival Film

EXCITING NEWS! 1745 is officially selected for The Black International Film Festival 2017 and is in competition for the ‘Best Short Film’ at the MVISA Awards 2017!!! 🎉
Screening on October 24th at 6pm at The Mac Birmingham AND will be featured alongside a selection of fantastic International shorts in the ‘BIFF Fest: In Her Shoes’ strand. 

Porridge (2017) | BBC1

Catch Moyo appearing as 'Officer Gemmell' in tonight's episode of the BBC comedy re-boot, Porridge for BBC 1. 

Moyo's episode can be viewed here on BBC iPlayer. 
Series 1 - 'The Cake' (20th October 2017) by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais’ starring Kevin Bishop.

1745 | The New Current Magazine Interview

Check out Moyo's interview for The New Current magazine discussing 1745. 
Read the full interview here.

1745 | Officially selected for 61st BFI London Film Festival 2017

1745 - A Short Film has been officially selected for the 61st edition of the BFI London Film Festival 2017!!! 🎉

1745 | Sugarcane Magazine Interview

Check out Moyo's interview for Sugarcane Magazine discussing 1745
Sugarcane Magazine is dedicated to uniting and exposing creatives from Africa and African diaspora. Thank you Melissa Hunter Davis for sharing an interest in our story! 😁 

Click here to read the full interview.

1745 | Golden Globes Foreign Press Association

1745 was mentioned on the official Golden Globes website! THANK YOU to Armando Gallo of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for the fantastic write up! Read here.

1745 | Awarded 'Jury Special Mention' for Best Short Film at Edinburgh International Film Festival 2017

Brilliant news! 1745 received the 'Jury Special Mention' award for the Best Short Film at EIFF 2017! Congratulations to Moyo and the 1745 team!  🎉

1745 | In competition for the Best Short Film at The Edinburgh International Film Festival 2017

Excited to announce 1745 will have it's UK premiere at the 71st edition of The Edinburgh International Film Festival 2017 AND has been nominated for the Best Short Film Award! 🎉
Screening on June 30th at 6.25pm and July 1st at 6.10pm at Cineworld Edinburgh.

Moyo developed the script with her sister Morayo Akandé who wrote 1745, which they both star in alongside Scottish veteran actor, Clive Russell. Congratulations! 🎉

1745 | The Sunday Herald Magazine Feature

Great news! 1745 made the cover of The Sunday Herald Magazine with a four page spread!  A huge congratulations to Moyo and to all involved! 
Click here to read full interview of Moyo discussing 1745 with her sister Morayo Akandé.

1745 | Glasgow Evening Times Feature

Fantastic news! 1745 has been featured in a two page spread in The Glasgow Evening Times newspaper!

Click here to read the full interview.

BFI Network x BAFTA Crew 2017

Congratulations to Moyo who has been selected for the BAFTA Crew x BFI Network 2017! She will join the year long professional development programme for crew, writers, directors and producers based in the UK.

1745 | BFI Pitch Magazine Feature

Moyo leaps onto the cover of the BFI's new nationwide PITCH magazine alongside her sister, Morayo Akandé, who also wrote and stars in 1745.  

Porridge (2017) | BBC 1

Moyo will soon be appearing in a remake of Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais’ beloved 70s classic prison comedy, PORRIDGE for BBC1. 

The Hurricane Heist (2018) | Feature Film

Moyo has recently completed filming the feature THE HURRICANE HEIST. The Fast & the Furious director Rob Cohen, is behind the camera for this action thriller. 

The Hurricane Heist follows a team of thieves embarking on a $600 million heist against the U.S. Treasury as a Category 5 hurricane approaches one of its U.S. coastal Mint facilities. Toby Kebell (Ben Hur, Warcraft, Fantastic Four), Maggie Grace (Taken, Twilight, Lost) and Ryan Kwanten (True Blood) will also star.

SCOTTISH SHORTS 2016 | 6 Projects Commissioned

Moyo and her younger sister Morayo Akandé, who is also an actress, have teamed up together to create their first short film, '1745'.

'1745' has been commissioned for the Scottish Film Talent Network to enter the Scottish Shorts 2016 for new talent.  Their team pitched to an industry panel comprising of representatives from the British Film Institute (BFI), Creative Scotland, Centre for the Moving Image, DigiCult and Hopscotch Films. Out of hundreds of applicants '1745' was shortlisted and made the final six projects. The successful six projects where awarded budgets of £15,000 each. Post production is now underway for '1745'.

The '1745' team also stars actor Clive Russell (Game of Thrones, Outlander, Ripper Street) as Master Andrews, Scottish director, John McKay, (Ordinary Lies, We'll Take Manhattan, Not Another Happy Ending, Life on Mars, Piccadilly Jim) who will be acting as Producer, and Gordon Napier (Tide, Anam) recipient of the highly coveted Prince William BAFTA & Warners Bros. Scholarship for Film who will be on board as Director. 

ONLY THE BRAVE | Wales Millennium Centre (co-production with Soho Theatre)

Moyo recently appeared in the brand new wartime musical, 'Only the Brave' at Wales Millennium Centre last Spring 2016. Based on the true events leading up to the D-Day landings. 'Only the Brave' is a moving new musical which delves into the lives of the men and women who made the most astonishing sacrifices in order to protect their country and provide a better future for those they loved.

'Only the Brave' has been created by writer Rachel Wagstaff (Birdsong) composer Matthew Brind and director Steve Marmion (Artistic Director of London’s Soho Theatre), and premiered at the Donald Gordon Theatre.

FLOWERS FOR MRS HARRIS | Sheffield Crucible Theatre

Moyo recently appeared in the brand new British musical, 'Flowers for Mrs Harris' which had it's first world premiere at the Sheffield Crucible Theatre last Spring 2016 directed by it's Artistic Director, Daniel Evans. 

'Flowers for Mrs Harris' is a new musical by Richard Taylor and Rachel Wagstaff, based on the novel by Paul Gallico. 

BBC RADIO SCOTLAND INTERVIEW | Kay Adams Programme

Listen to Moyo discussing the recent casting of black actress Noma Dumezweni as Hermoine Grainger in the new Harry Potter stage play, 'The Cursed Child' on the Kay Adams Programme. She also discusses her experiences working as a black actress in the UK.

Listen to the interview below:

MACBETH | Shakespeares Globe

Brian Beacom, the Senior Features Editor at The Herald interviews Moyo about her experience working as a black actress in the UK and about landing a role in 'Macbeth' at The Shakespeare's Globe. 

Please click the image above to view the article. 

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