Sometimes known as JSO, Sibi-Okumu has made an acting comeback after an 8-year hiatus. He is an artist, revered for his craft and for his achievements both on stage and on screen.
JSO has over 50 years’ experience in the theatre and film industry in Kenya. Earlier on in his career, he landed his first major role in the Academy Award and Golden Globe winner
Born Free. Later, he would rub shoulders with Academy winner Rachel Weisz (
The Favourite) and Oscar nominee Ralph Fiennes (
Schindler’s List) in the critically-acclaimed drama,
The Constant Gardener, where he played a corrupt minister.
In 2007, he played UN special envoy