Ummi El – Abdul is a relatively new face in Kannywood. She first starred Duniyar Nan alongside Kannywood big names: Ali Nuhu, Sani Danja and Yakubu Mohammed.
Ummi speaks about her big plans for her career and her determination to excel
How did you join Kannywood?
I used to have a friend who is also a friend of Kannywood producer, Kabiru Danbaure. My friend and I would regularly go and visit Kabiru on location, during filming. One time, Kabiru told my friend that I would do well if I joined Kannywood. He also said I resemble Nafisa Abdullahi, one of Kannywood most celebrated actress. I guess that was how it began.
How did you get your first role?
It was my first day on set and nobody expected me to deliver my line that well. When I did, the producer could not help but sign me up. Other more famous actresses were up for the role but I got it. One cannot imagine how I felt acting alongside Ali Nuhu and Sani Danja on the first day of my career in Kannywood. That movie, Duniyar Nan, was indeed a dream come true.
How do you feel when people call you the new Nafisa Abdullahi?
I am happy because she’s my role model. I always watch her films to learn from her. Nafisa is a great actress and I am so happy to be associated with her.
Do you believe you can win an award over Nafisa?
Yes, that is what I’m working on. She is my idol and competitor and I hope to one day be like her or even better and in fact beat her to the crown.
What other life plans do you have?
I intend to continue with my education while I still build my career, but whenever I got married I will draw the curtain on both.
Are you planning on getting married soon?
I actually want to further my education for now and also make some kind of impact in my career before I retire in to marriage.
As an old fan of Kannywood, do you think the industry has improved?
Yes. I’m especially impressed by the recent improvement in production techniques and inflow of new talents like me.
Are we likely to see more of Ummi El Abdul soon?
Yes, in fact, I have other films that are also good and generating applause from fans of Kannywood. I also have some films that I will feature soon. I’m optimistic that I’m going to be great. I will keep working hard to give the best to my fans. I call on my fans to stay with me as I will never disappointment in my acting career.
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