Michaela Coel, born Michaela Ewuraba Boakye-Collinson was born to her Ghanaian parents in East London on 1 October 1987. She grew up in Hackney and Tower Hamlets. After her early schooling in Catholic schools in East London, she attended the University of Birmingham where she studied English Literature and Theology. She also took a Ché Walker masterclass after meeting Walker at open mic nights and in 2009, was transferred to the Guildhall School of Music and Drama where she graduated in 2012.

Michaela Coel (Michaela Ewuraba Boakye-Collinson) is a British actress, screenwriter, director, producer, and singer known for playing in several movies like “Chewing Gum”, “I May Destroy You” and many others. Her exceptional acting skills have landed her awards like BAFTA Award for Best Female Comedy Performance, the British Academy Television Award for Best Actress, Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special, and others.

Michaela Coel’s husband: Is Michaela Coel married?

The Black Panther 2 star – who rose to fame creating and appearing in the TV series Chewing Gum and I May Destroy You – is famously private about whether she is dating. However, she recently indicated in an interview with Vogue that she is currently single.

Source: Ghanafuo.com