Kobina and Kojo will arrive this autumn, played by Jonathan Nyati and Dayo Koleosho.
Emotions will run high for George Knight this autumn when the brothers he’s never met arrive in Walford, hoping to forge a relationship with him.
Kobina and Kojo Asare make their way to The Vic with their mother’s friend Angela, who has told them that their long-lost older brother Kwame (aka George) has been found.
George has never met Kobina or Kojo before and is still grappling with the shock of discovering the truth about his father Henry’s murder, and his true heritage. So, what will happen when he comes face-to-face with his brothers?
Kojo, George’s younger brother, is autistic and will be played by actor Dayo Koleosho, who is autistic himself and has starred in Strike, Casualty and Doctors. Meanwhile, Kobina will be played by Jonathan Nyati, who has appeared in Desperate Measures, Doctors and Ted Lasso.
On joining EastEnders, Dayo Koleosho said "It’s been absolutely amazing - I’m loving every minute of working with the cast and crew. It’s an incredible storyline for Kojo and his family. It is a dream that has become reality. They are many surprises and I’m taking every opportunity to work creatively with other talented actors."
To which Jonathan Nyati added "I am really honoured to appear in EastEnders, a British soap that I grew up watching religiously. It’s exciting to be part of George Knight’s storyline and his on-screen family. I can’t wait for viewers to be introduced to Kobina and his little brother Kojo as they arrive in Albert Square for the first time."
The siblings undoubtedly have a lot to discover about each other and their troubled history, but it’s not long before Kobina realises he can’t cope and decides to return to Ghana as George offers to care for Kojo, who wishes to stay in Walford.
Speaking of the arrival of Kojo and Kobina, EastEnders Executive Producer Chris Clenshaw said "We’re delighted to welcome Dayo and Jonathan to EastEnders to play Kojo and Kobina as we continue to explore George’s story. These are three brothers who were torn apart by tragedy and have a lot of complex emotions to come to terms with. When Kobina decides to leave, Kojo chooses to stay, which gives George the chance to be a big brother and also take on caring responsibilities."
EastEnders continues Mondays to Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One with first look episodes available from 6am on BBC iPlayer
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