Nina Sosanya has appeared in many roles in the theatre, on television and in films. Her first big break in the theatre was in Anthony and Cleopatra at the National Theatre, and with the 2001 series Teachers. She then appeared as Colly Trent in season 2 of the BBC television drama Five Days. She also featured in BBC Four television series Twenty Twelve and the BBC One drama series Silk and Hustle. Her other projects include Red Joan (2019) and Brave New World (2020).