Mariam Kayode

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.

Early life and education
She was born in Oyo State on 1 June 2007. Mariam was schooled at Kingsfield College, Ijede campus.

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

Filmography

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

Awards and nominations
Best actress in the short play Children of Mud at AMVCA 2018 awards.

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