Bawma is a major mid-campaign antagonist in 007 First Light, a Mauritanian warlord and the self-styled King of Aleph. He is portrayed by Lenny Kravitz. He operates within the broader Webb conspiracy rather than masterminding it, and his full role unfolds across the second half of the campaign.
Profile
Field | Value |
|---|---|
Actor | Lenny Kravitz |
Role | Major mid-campaign antagonist (King of Aleph) |
Created For | 007 First Light (original IO Interactive character) |
First Appearance | Mid-campaign (full role unfolds across the second half) |
In-Game Portrayal
Bawma is presented as a multi-dimensional antagonist rather than a single-note villain. His motivations and methods reveal across multiple chapters and tie directly into the Webb family arc. The campaign's narrative restraint around violence reflects the design philosophy that the License to Kill restraint rule applies to encounters with Bawma's faction as well.
Story Role
A major antagonist within the Webb conspiracy arc rather than its mastermind
Connected to the antagonist faction members named in the trophy lineup (Damien Webb, Nicholas Webb, Isola)
Recurring presence in the final third of the campaign
Tied to the pirate-run black-market hub of Aleph in Mauritania, where field intel on his network surfaces during the auction arc
Original Character Note
Bawma is an original IO Interactive creation. His backstory and faction allegiance are specific to this game.
Year One Roadmap
IO Interactive announced Bawma's return as post-launch story content in the Year One content roadmap revealed in June 2026. The studio's wording is that Bawma, played by Lenny Kravitz, will return, with the King of Aleph needing MI6 and personally requesting Bond's help. The premise given is an unexpected alliance between MI6 and Bawma that draws Bond back to Aleph in Mauritania. No mission title has been published for it, and re-checked on September 13, 2026 no release date had been announced. Roadmap plans may change.