Aramotu

Aramotu
Film poster
Directed by	Niji Akanni
Produced by	Femi Ogunrombi
Starring	Idiat Sobande Kayode Odumosu Ireti Osayemi-Bakare Ayo Olabiyi Gabriel Afolayan Bisi Komolafe
Distributed by	Treasure Chest Entertainment Ltd
Release dates	20 December 2010 (2010-12-20)
Running time	120 minutes
Country	Nigeria

Aramotu is a 2010 Nigerian drama film directed by Niji Akanni. It stars Idiat Sobande, Kayode Odumosu and Gabriel Afolayan. It received 7 nominations at the 7th Africa Movie Academy Awards and won the awards for Best Nigerian Film and Best Costume Design.

Plot

Set in 1909, the film tells a story of a wealthy female trader, Aramotu (Idiat Sobande) in an extremely culture-conscious yoruba community. She tries to use the congenial qualities of the Gelede Cult in getting ideas on women's rights and establishing a government centered on the needs of the people. She formed a clan that includes a singer (Gabriel Afolayan) which eventually breaks up her marriage with her kindhearted husband (Kayode Odumosu). This new relationship threatens to kill everything she has built and affects her relationship with other community leaders negatively.

Cast

• Idiat Sobande
• Kayode Odumosu
• Ireti Osayemi-Bakare
• Ayo Olabiyi
• Gabriel Afolayan
• Tunbosun Odunsi
• Peter Fatomilola
• Bisi Komolafe

Release

It was released on 20 February 2011 at Coral Reef, Ikoya Avenue ikoyi, Lagos State.

Accolades

List of Major Awards

Award	Category	Recipients and nominees	Result
Yoruba Movie Academy (3rd Yoruba Movie Academy Awards)	Best Cultural Movie	Niji Akanni	Won
	Achievement in Directing	Niji Akanni	Won
	Best Picture	Niji Akanni	Won
Africa Film Academy (7th Africa Movie Academy Awards)	Best Nigerian Film	Niyi Akanni	Won
	Best Film	Niyi Akanni	Nominated
	Best Best Director	Niyi Akanni	Nominated
	Best Actress	Idiat Shobande	Nominated
	Best Film in an African Language	Niyi Akanni	Nominated
	Best Visual Effects		Nominated
	Best Costume Design		Won