20 Years Since the Death of Salami Coker
Salami Coker was born on 22nd November 1945. He was executed with Bambay Kamara, Yayah Kanu, and others on 29th December, 1992, in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Salami's role as one of the early international actors was a great pride to Sierra Leoneans and Africans in the diaspora. He attended the East 15 Acting School, now affiliated with the British University of Essex.
"Several generations of brilliant young actors and actresses have come out of this conservatoire," said Mike Leigh, film and theater director. "The contribution of East 15 actors to the British theater, television, and film over the past decades has been immense."
Salami graduated with a diploma from East 15 and later became a member of RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art), one of the oldest drama schools in the United Kingdom. Salami then started writing plays, directing and acting in various theaters across the U.K. He gained international recognition when he was selected to act in award-wining …
Salami's role as one of the early international actors was a great pride to Sierra Leoneans and Africans in the diaspora. He attended the East 15 Acting School, now affiliated with the British University of Essex.
"Several generations of brilliant young actors and actresses have come out of this conservatoire," said Mike Leigh, film and theater director. "The contribution of East 15 actors to the British theater, television, and film over the past decades has been immense."
Salami graduated with a diploma from East 15 and later became a member of RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art), one of the oldest drama schools in the United Kingdom. Salami then started writing plays, directing and acting in various theaters across the U.K. He gained international recognition when he was selected to act in award-wining …