Mariam Kayode

Mariam Kayode
Born1 June 2007
Oyo State
CitizenshipNigerian
OccupationFilm actress

Mariam Kayode Listenⓘ is a Nigerian actress who came into the limelight with the film Children of Mud. She has featured in movies including The Coffin Salesman, City of Bastards, and Bayi among others.[1]

Early life and education

She was born in Oyo State on 1 June 2007. Mariam was schooled at Kingsfield College, Ijede campus.[1]

Career

The young actress started acting right from a tender age and the films Children of Mud and The Coffin Salesman made her popular.[2]

Filmography

  • Dark Light (2015)
  • Happiness, Ltd (2016) as Mandu
  • Don’t Leave Me (2016)
  • Children of Mud (2017)[1] as Emem
  • City of Bastards (2019)
  • The Coffin Salesman (2019)[2]
  • Price of Admission (2020) as Jumi
  • Black Dove (2021)
  • The Matron (2021) as Shola
  • Discerning Eyes (2022) as Lilly
  • Checkout (2024) as Tomi
  • Bayi[3]

Awards and nominations

Best actress in the short play Children of Mud at AMVCA 2018 awards.[4]

Best child actress for the film The Coffin Salesman for BON award, 2018.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Meet 11-year-old Mariam Kayode, first child actress nominated at AMVCA". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2018-09-09. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
  2. ^ a b Webmaster (2018-09-02). "AMVCA nominee, 11, speaks: 'Acting'll just be a hustle, and Law my main career'". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
  3. ^ "Diane Russet Focuses on Underage Marriage – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
  4. ^ Augoye, Jayne (2018-09-02). "#2018AMVCA: Bambam's outfit, Dino Melaye's 'movie nomination', other memorable moments". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
  5. ^ Bada, Gbenga (2019-12-14). "BON Awards 2019: Nollywood stars gather for 11th edition in Kano". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-08-03.