Kannywood

Aisha Adam Muhammad, also known as Ummi Tarore, is a rising star in the Kannywood. In this interview with IBRAHIM HAMISU in Kano, Ummi shares her journey on how has managed to feature in over 25 movies in less than two years. Background My name is Aisha Adam Muhammad, but I’m better known as Ummi Tarore. I was born in Read More

Yakubu Bala Baba is said to be the youngest producer in Kannywood. In this brief chit chat with IBRAHIM HAMISU in Kano, he confirms that indeed he’s yet to encounter a younger producer than he is in the industry.  Background/How it all began My name is Yakubu Bala Baba. I am an actor, film producer as well as a director Read More

She is a new star in Kannywood; she has worked hard to achieve her goals in the industry within a very short time. 23-year-old Amina A. Shehu tells IBRAHIM HAMISU in this chit-chat that she was born in Zaria, Kaduna state, where she had her primary school education. According to her, upon the completion of her secondary school in Gusau, Read More

Iliyasu Umar popularly known as Maikudi has spent 12 years scripting film production in Kannywood. In this interview with IBRAHIM HAMISU, he speaks about his role in the industry as well as other issues. Background My name is Ilyasu Umar Musa, popularly known as Maikudi. I was born and raised in Kano. I attended primary and secondary schools and higher Read More

Maryam Abubakar, popularly known as Rufaida, in the popular Hausa film series, Kwana 90, of Arewa 24, has been twinkling in Kannywood for half of a decade. Maryam has featured in many big films that made her popular within a very short time. In an exclusive interview with IBRAHIM HAMISU, she speaks on a variety of issues including how she Read More

Background My name is Sani Muazu. I’m a filmmaker with about 30 years experience. I was born and bred in Jos, where I did my primary and secondary education. I started presenting programmes on TV in the early 80s after my secondary school. I was one of the pioneer staffers of PRTV in Jos in 1982. I went to the Read More

Zulaihatu Abdullahi Aliyu Bebeji, alias Attajira, has featured in many Kannywood films always playing the role of a mother. She tells IBRAHIM HAMISU in this brief chat that she has already spent over 20 years in the industry. She also reveals her background, as well as her life struggles. Background I am Zulaihatu Abdullahi Aliyu Bebeji; I’m nicknamed Hajiya Zulai Read More

Mas’ud Umar, popularly known as M. M. Sidi, is a famous actor in Kannywood; he became very popular through Hausa film series like Kwana 90 and Dadin Kowa of Arewa 24 TV channels. In this exclusive interview with IBRAHIM HAMISU in Kano, he reveals that suffered to convince his parents to allow him to take to acting. Background My name Read More

Novelist turned screenwriter/director Bala Anas Babinlata is one of the founders of Kannywood. He tells IBRAHI HAMISU that he was an actor before he finally switched to directing. What is your educational status? I was originally a secretary; I studied secretariat studies as a confidential secretary. I acquired my movie education through various training sessions, online schools and informal film Read More

Khadijatul Iman, the eldest daughter to the famous Kannywood actor and actress, Sani Musa Danja and Mansura Isah, started acting at the age of eight months. She also tells ALIYU ASKIRA in this interview that when she turned eight she was already a mature actress. Background Recently, the couple separated and they are now living separately, Mansura Isah have since Read More

Fati Muhammad Yola, is one of the successful actresses in Kannywood by all standards. Though she has been in acting for long, she has managed to stay out of trouble but some people still tag her as arrogant. In this interview with ALIYU ASKIRA, the Adamawa state born actress speaks on her career and why she is still single among Read More

Halima Yusuf Atete has so far featured in films like Kona Gari Ali Nuhu Hauwa Waraka and Maryam Mohammed; she has also acted in Hausa films like Kona Gari, Maza Da Mata, Yaudarar Zuciya, Zama Da Masoyi and host of others. In this interview, she tells ALIYU ASKIRA about her background and how she has fared in Kannywood as well Read More

Thirty-two-year-old Maryam Abubakar Isa, popularly known as Maryam Ceeter, tells ALIYU ASKIRA in this brief interview why she has been in and out of marriage. According to her, she is now available. You have been married three times and separated three times, even though blessed with children. Could you tell us why this has been happening to you? Honestly, any Read More

Aisha Humaira, who started acting in 2018, is a Fulani from Gombe state, but was born and brought up in Kano at Nassarawa Quarters. In this brief interview with ALIYU ASKIRA, speaks about her acting career, his marital life and other issues. Education, acting career After my primary and secondary school education, I decided to take up acting. Before then Read More

Fatima Isah, otherwise known as Teemah Makamashi in Kannywood, has vowed to continue to act as long as she wants. She tells ALIYU ASKIRA in this chitchat that the recent crisis that engulfed the industry will not affect her desire to remain very active in Kannywood. Teemah also speaks on her plans for the future, a recent sex video showing Read More

Fati D. Isa Asirka, the Cameroonian-Nigerian, tells ALIYU ASKIRA in this chat that her entrance into Kannywood was like a miracle as she used to sell costumes and other software to Kannywood actors and actresses. She reveals that she never dreamt of being an actress until… Your journey into Kannywood One day, my friend who aws already engaged to appear Read More

Bilkisu Abdullahi, the tall, lanky Fulani beauty, tells ALIYU ASKIRA in this chitchat about her challenges, sex for role and why she almost quit acting. You are now one of  the actresses working in Baba Karami’s company; we are aware that there are several allegations against Baba Karami whose real name is Abdullahi Sani Abdullahi – that he hardly features Read More

These people once thrilled Nigerians in their respective offices, but long after they left office and various vocations, not much has been heard about them again; ELEOJO IDACHABA writes. Saint Obi The history of the entertainment industry in Nigeria cannot be complete without Obinna Nwafor popularly known and addressed as Saint Obi, as he is one of the pioneer actors Read More

Halima Atete joined Kannywood as an actress and producer about 10 years ago and was nominated by stakeholders in Hausa Film Industry in the North in collaboration with the Zamfara State Emirate Council as the Queen of Kannywood (Sarauniyan Kannywood). She tells ALIYU ASKIRA in this interview that she has nothing more left to prove in the industry after her Read More