Mentor Ba was a Senegalese film actor known for his powerful screen presence in contemporary West African cinema. A distinctive figure in the Senegalese film scene, Mentor Ba earned international notice for roles in critically discussed films such as Saloum (2021) and later projects including 1776: Thierno Souleymane Baal et la révolution du Fouta and 3 Cold Dishes. Across interviews, festivals and film pages, he was celebrated for bringing authenticity to roles rooted in African stories, and his work helped spotlight Senegalese and Pan-African cinema at festivals and on streaming platforms. Mentor Ba’s career is often referenced in discussions of modern Senegalese actors, African filmographies, and indie/arthouse cinema from West Africa.