Does Issa Rae have siblings?

Jo-Issa Rae Diop was born in Los Angeles, California. Her father, Abdoulaye Diop, is a pediatrician and neonatologist from Senegal, and her mother, Delyna Marie Diop (née Hayward), is a teacher from Louisiana. Her parents met in France, when they were both in school. She has four siblings.

Does Issa have a brother?

Controversy. Zuber Issa and his brother Mohsin Issa have come under criticism for their tax affairs along with having “appalling” safety standards at a company they co-owned.

Who is Issa Rae’s brother?

Jean Elie got his big break playing Issa Rae’s younger brother Ahmal on HBO’s Insecure.

Is Hannah Diop related to Issa Rae?

Turns out, Issa Rae and Hannah Diop, the founder of the hair care line Sienna Naturals, are more than business partners; they’re sisters-in-law!

Is Issa African?

Best known as the creator of the hit YouTube series, The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, Senegalese-American Issa Rae is the daughter of a Senegalese medical doctor (father) and an African-American teacher from Louisiana (mother).

Does Issa speak French?

How many languages does Issa Rae speak? In addition to English, Rae speaks Wolof (the national language of Senegal) and French, which some people don’t expect.