Born in Missouri, Alibe studied theatre arts and singing in Los Angeles, becoming a talented pianist at the age of 13.
They were together for 10 years and had a son, actor Marc Copage (best known as Corey Baker in sitcom Julia).
[5] After leaving America, Alibe went on to appear in films and act on stage in both Italy and Spain.
Arriving in Europe around 1972 with the American Negro Theatre, she decided to settle in London and has remained there since.
Her other credits include: Coronation Street, Bergerac, Lovejoy, Holby City, The Bill, and Waking the Dead.