Biography
Sope Aluko is a Nigerian-born British-American actress. She was born on 5 July 1975 in Nigeria and raised primarily in the United Kingdom, where her father worked in the diplomatic service.
Aluko trained in drama at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). After a corporate career, she began acting professionally around 2009. She is known for her roles as a Shaman in Black Panther (2018) and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022), and as Dr. Collins in Venom (2018). Other credits include Pitch Perfect 2 (2015), Identity Thief (2013) and recurring appearances in television series such as Bloodline and Parks and Recreation.
