Biography

EmmoLei Sankofa, an American composer, producer, musician, artist, and creative entrepreneur, channels her expansive creativity across music, visual media, and fine art. Recently nominated for an NAACP Image Award in the inaugural Outstanding Original Score for Film/TV category, EmmoLei's innovative compositions have left an indelible mark on acclaimed productions such as Hulu's "The Other Black Girl, Three Ways, Disney+'s Project CC, Lizzo's Emmy-Award winning series Watch Out For the Big Grrrls and much more. Additionally, her work has graced screens at HBO, the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, Lionsgate, Warner Bros, and various film festivals worldwide. In addition to her remarkable body of work as a composer, EmmoLei has led as sound supervisor on projects for major brands such as Nike, Pandora, Vans, Kamala Harris for the People, and Pulse Films, and more through her creative audio company, Bèl Son.

EmmoLei's diverse discography comprises over twenty-one independently released albums, EPs, and singles, showcasing a fusion of soul, jazz, classical, and rhythm and blues. Notably, her single "Don't Fight" was featured on Adult Swim's OPUS compilation album. A dynamic percussionist, EmmoLei has shared the stage with the likes of Nelly, Ella Mai, and Kurt Schneider. Her debut on Mobley's Devil in a Daydream Virtual Tour marked a significant milestone in her career as a solo act. An alum of the Sundance Composers Lab and Recording Academy NEXT program, EmmoLei has been guided by esteemed figures in the Film/TV and music industry and championed as an emerging talent and influential voice among the next generation of industry leaders.
- IMDb mini biography by: Emily Jackson