Rukayat Soliu Lawal ( Born June 30,1974) popular known as Iya Ibadan is a one of the talented Yoruba actress, scriptwriter, and producer.

She got the nickname Iya Ibadan Sneh from Olaniyi Afonja movies titled ‘ Okola L’Amerika’.

Fact About Rukayat Lawal

• Full name: Rukayat Soliu Lawal
• Stage name: Iya Ibadan
• Born: June 30,1974
• Age: 50 year old
• Place of birth: Ibadan, Oyo state
• State of Origin: Oyo State
• Nationality: Nigeria
• Occupation: Actress, scriptwriter and movie producer
• Net worth: N/A

Rukayat Lawal Early Life and Education

Rukayat Lawal is an award-winning Nigerian actress, scriptwriter and movie producer. She is an indigenous of Ibadan, Oyo State. She was born, raised in Ibadan.

She attended Army Children School for her primary education while Holy Trinity Grammar School for her secondary education in Ibadan.

There is no much information regarding her education background despite that she’s doing well in her acting career.

Rukayat Lawal Career

She discovered her acting talent while she was younger. She started acting at Jss 1 in 1887/8. She met Segun Ojo who allowed her to be coming to her rehearsal.

From there, she met Ibrahim Jarawa’s band members who brought her into their band. She also joined a theatre group led by Rasaq Olayiwola.

Filmography

• Mopelola
• Taxi Driver
• Layipo
• Selimo
• Master Player
• Incident
• Okola L’Amerika
• Ere Aye
• The Man
• Master Player and many more