British actor and video game developer, Abubakar Salim, is best known for voicing Bayek in the 2017 video game Assassin's Creed Origins - a performance that garnered him a British Academy Games Award nomination and recognition as a BAFTA Breakthrough Brit - as well as portraying Father in HBO Max's science fiction series Raised by Wolves (2020–2022).
Last night, Salim took to the stage at the 21st BAFTA Games Awards in London to collect his first win for the captivating action-adventure platformer, Tales of Kenzera: ZAU; where players step into the role of Zau - a young shaman on a heartfelt quest to bring his father back from the dead.
This debut game by Surgent Studios (which he founded in 2020) takes inspiration from rich African mythology; showcasing beautifully hand-crafted environments, rhythmic combat, and spiritual storytelling, which combine in an emotionally powerful journey through mystical realms.
Blending cultural authenticity with engaging gameplay, Tales of Kenzera: ZAU explores Salim’s own experience of grief, which resonated with the voting jury to win in the ‘Game Beyond Entertainment' category at the prestigious awards.
"I wasn't planning on winning anything today! This is why we are doing this...this is why we make art, tell stories..."
— Abubakar Salim
Abubakar Salim wore our Queen Marika Satin Shirt from our 'THE LANDS BETWEEN' collection in collaboration with the ELDEN RING & After Dark Bomber Jacket from the 'AFTER DARK: CHAPTER 2' collection in collaboration with Liam Wong.
Salim wasn’t the only one turning heads in ARK/8. Lauren Kaye [@leveluplauren] stunned in the Motoko Dress from AFTER DARK: CHAPTER 1 collection, while Alix Wilton Regan [@alixwiltonregan] impressed in the Queen Marika Ridged Sleeve Shirt from 'THE LANDS BETWEEN' collection in collaboration with the ELDEN RING .