Almost a year later, Sinners is still unforgettable, and Wunmi Mosaku’s Annie stole our hearts. But behind the performance was a woman navigating first-time motherhood, career crossroads, and big life choices. 

On today’s episode, Christiana talks to Oscar-nominated Wunmi about her maternity brand Iyadé, self care, and lessons from a career-defining role.

Wunmi’s maternity brand’s website:.iyadebywunmi.com

Follow Wunmi on Instagram: @wunmimosaku

Follow Pop Syllabus: YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Substack

Merch available now!

Sponsor Pop Syllabus: advertise@companionarts.com

If there’s a topic you’d like us to deconstruct, tell us in the comments.

Email: hello@popsyllabus.com 

00:36 Wunmi’s Oscar nomination

03:40 “Sinners” and how playing Annie changed Wunmi’s life 

08:40 Why Annie resonates with audiences 

14:57 Loving yourself 

18:45 Wunmi’s Golden Globe pregnancy announcement 

24:04 Creating Iyadé, a maternity clothing brand 

29:55 Being careful about who and what you invite in 

38:43 Admiring Delroy Lindo and Michael B. Jordan’s acting

42:35 Self care 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices