Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Shoniqua Shandai Joins 'Diarra From Detroit' Season 2
Shoniqua Shandai, known for her role in "Harlem," will be in the second season of BET's "Diarra From Detroit."
The show is about a teacher going through a divorce who gets involved in an old mystery in Detroit.
Shandai will play Diarra's cousin, Raqueeba.
Bryan Terrell Clark, DomiNque Perry, and Jon Chaffin are also returning.
The show is made by BET Studios and Khalabo Ink Society.
Shandai has previously appeared in "Harlem", "I Am the Night", and "Bodied".
Shoniqua Shandai joins Season 2 of BET's "Diarra From Detroit".
Shandai will play Raqueeba, Diarra's cousin in a recurring role.
The show follows a divorcing schoolteacher investigating a decades-old mystery.
Bryan Terrell Clark, DomiNque Perry, and Jon Chaffin will return for Season 2.
The show is produced by BET Studios and Khalabo Ink Society.
- Who
- Shoniqua Shandai will play Raqueeba, Diarra's cousin.
- What
- Shoniqua Shandai has been cast in Season 2 of "Diarra From Detroit".
- When
- The announcement is made regarding the second season.
- Where
- The show is set in Detroit.
- Why
- The role adds to the cast of the continuing series.
- Show Title
- Diarra From Detroit
- Network
- BET
- Starring
- Diarra Kilpatrick, Shoniqua Shandai
- Role
- Raqueeba
- Producer
- BET Studios, Khalabo Ink Society
- Shandai's previous role
- Harlem