Idiat Shobande

Idiat Shobande, sometimes written as Idiat Sobande is a Nigerian actress, who acts in Yoruba language films. 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.

Career Born to a family from Ogun State. Idiat joined Nollywood, Yoruba sub-industry in 1995. In 2011, Idiat revealed to Vanguard, that her role in Aramotu as a wealthy woman inspired her to promote gender equality in Nigeria. Idiat has featured in several Yoruba films, including Iyawo Saara, Abode Mecca, Omo Iya Ajo and Aramotu.