Idiat Shobande | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1995 - present |
| Known for | Aramotu |
| Children | 2 |
Idiat Shobande, sometimes written as Idiat Sobande 
Listen is a Nigerian actress, who acts in Yoruba language films.[ citation needed ] In 2011, she received Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role nomination for her role as the title character in the Yoruba women advocacy film, Aramotu .
Born to a family from Ogun State. Idiat joined Nollywood, Yoruba sub-industry in 1995. [1] In 2011, Idiat revealed to Vanguard, that her role in Aramotu as a wealthy woman inspired her to promote gender equality in Nigeria. [2] Idiat has featured in several Yoruba films, including Iyawo Saara, Abode Mecca, Omo Iya Ajo and Aramotu . [2] Other notable films includes, Kondo Olopa (2007), Láròdá òjò (2008) and Igbeyin Ewuro (2009).
In 2010, Idiat played the title character in Aramotu . The film which portrayed Yoruba women as making major impacts in an ancient society, earned her Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role nomination, although she eventually lost the award to Ama Abebrese. [3] [4]
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