| Birth date | 2 January 1979 (age 47) |
|---|---|
| Birth place | Lagos, Nigeria[1] |
| Occupation | Fashion designer, actress (formerly) |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Known for | Balamory |
Buki Akib (born 2 January 1979)[2] is a British-Nigerian fashion designer and former actress. Trained at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts,[3] she portrayed Josie Jump in the children's television programme Balamory between 2002 and 2004.[1] After filming two series of the show, she was unable to return for the third as filming clashed with her studying for an arts degree at Central Saint Martins. She was replaced by Kasia Haddad.[4][5]
Since 2010, Akib has owned her own fashion label, Not Just a Label.[6] Her work has appeared in magazines and been featured in exhibitions in London and New York.[1][5]
References
- ^ Akib, Buki (7 July 2022). "NOT JUST A LABEL – BUKI AKIB". Not Just A Label
- ^ "Happy Birthday Buki Akib". 2 January 2026. – via YouTube.
- ^ "Fantasy Island?". Radio Times. April 26, 2003.
- ^ O'Sullivan, Kyle (31 August 2022). "Balamory cast now and scandals - bus driver, tragic death and porn star daughter". Daily Mirror
- ^ Morgan, Eleanor (14 March 2012). "Lagos fashion week: putting Africa on the fashion map". – via The Guardian.
- ^ Liberian Girl (25 May 2012). "An African Minute: Nigerian Knitwear". OkayAfrica
External links
- Official website
- Buki Akib at Instagram
- Buki Akib at IMDb