Mariam Kayode
Mariam Kayode | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 June 2007 Oyo State |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Film actress |
Mariam Kayode 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
[edit]She was born in Oyo State on 1 June 2007. Mariam was schooled at Kingsfield College, Ijede campus.[1]
Career
[edit]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
[edit]- 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
[edit]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
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Diane Russet Focuses on Underage Marriage – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
- ^ Augoye, Jayne (2018-09-02). "#2018AMVCA: Bambam's outfit, Dino Melaye's 'movie nomination', other memorable moments". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
- ^ Bada, Gbenga (2019-12-14). "BON Awards 2019: Nollywood stars gather for 11th edition in Kano". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-08-03.