Maryam Booth

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Born
Maryam Ado Mohammed

(1993-10-28) 28 October 1993 (age 31)
Kano State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigeria
OccupationActress
Known forDijangala and her role in The Milkmaid
ParentZainab Booth
RelativesAhmed Booth(brother)
AwardsAfrica Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role

Maryam Ado Mohammed (born 28 October 1993), known professionally as Maryam Booth, is a Nigerian actress and model. She is best known for her role in The Milkmaid, which was Nigeria's submission for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film. For her performance as Zainab in the film, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role.[1][2] In 2022, she was appointed brand ambassador for Sumal Foods.[3]

Early life and education

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Mohammed was born on 28 October 1993, in Kano, Kano State.[4] Two of her siblings, as well as her late mother Zainab Booth are also professional actors. In an interview with BellaNaija, she disclosed that she's been acting since she was eight years old.[5]

Career

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She hosted the 2019 edition of the Best of Nollywood Awards.[6] In 2020, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance in The Milkmaid, directed by Desmond Ovbiagele.[7]

Filmography

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Films

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  • The Milkmaid (2020) as Zainab
  • Sanitation Day (2021) as Munirat
  • The Kiss of Death (2024)
  • The Suyis (2024)
  • The Two Aishas (2023)
  • Beyond the Veil (2023)
  • Lamba (2022)
  • Sarki Goma Zamani Goma (2021)
  • Tsakaninmu (2021)
  • Lagos to Abuja Coach (2020)
  • Jalil (2020)
  • Maimuna (2020)
  • Karki Manta Dani (2019)
  • Na Yarda (2019)
  • Gwarzon Shekara (2018)
  • Ruwan Dare (2018)
  • Hakkunde (2017)
  • Rariya (2017)
  • Mijin Biza (2017)
  • Dijangala (2008)
  • Bakar Tukunya (2007).[8]

TV series

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References

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  1. ^ "Maryam Booth: 'Nude video no go make us ban Maryam from Kannywood'". BBC. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  2. ^ "AMAA 2020: Maryam Booth wins best supporting actress". DailyTrust. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  3. ^ "Kanny Wood Actress Maryam Booth Crowned As Sumal Ambassador". Leadership.
  4. ^ "Queens of Kannywood: The women shaping Northern Nigeria's film industry | Pulse Nigeria". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
  5. ^ Damilola, O (13 February 2021). "Introducing #BNMeetTheStar: Meet Maryam Booth; Lead Actress in Nigeria's 2021 Oscars Movie Selection". BellaNaija. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  6. ^ Nwanne, Chuks (21 December 2019). "Best Of Nollywood Lights Up Kano". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
  7. ^ "Continental pip for Kannywood starlet, Maryam Booth, at AMAA". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2 January 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  8. ^ "Maryam Booth | Actress, Producer". IMDb. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
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