A former Norwich student will feature in the hotly anticipated final season of an award-winning Netflix drama.

Ansu Njai will reprise his role as Rowmando in the fifth series of Top Boy, acting alongside famous faces including pioneer Grime artist Kano and Ashley Walters of So Solid Crew fame.

The 22-year-old graduated from Norwich University of the Arts in May this year, with the actor posting on social media that it had been a "tough three years" but "an experience of a lifetime".

He plays prominent drug dealer Rowmando who works for characters Dushane and Jaq on the show's fictional Summerhouse Estate.

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The young actor said his experience of filming Top Boy has given him "a chance to meet some amazing and talented people" while filming the show, which also stars Brit award-winning artist Little Simz.

The upcoming season titled "The Final Chapter" will feature an ultimate showdown between the two main characters Sully (Kano) and Dushane (Ashley Walters).

The new season will be released on Netflix on September 7.