Born in the sprawling city of Lagos. Was also raised in Paris and Brazil..Speaks fluent portuguese, french, yoruba. Arrived in New York alone as a teenager and quickly made it home. Worked as a bouncer in hot spots like Joe's Pub while studying acting with various teachers like Anthony Abeson,former Tennessee Williams' personal assistant John Uecker, Often told he looks like the great Miles Davis..Has often worked with Nigerian-British filmmaker and photographer Andrew Dosunmu.He played the menacing commander in a 2011 critically acclaimed production (Helen Hayes Award-Best Play) of Lynn Nottage's Pulitzer Prize winner Ruined at Arena Stage in Washington DC... Babs is a 2nd degree Black belt in Brazilian JiuJitsu under Fabio Clemente.Decorated competitor - 2-Time Pan American Champion. His likeness and voice are used in the recently released blockbuster video game Max Payne 3.
