I’ve never been harassed sexually in Kannywood – Fatima Fulani

20-year-old Fatima Muhammad Fulani, a student of Sada’atu Rimi College of Education Kumbotso, Kano, tells ALIYU ASKIRA in this brief chat she is only about three months old in Kannywood, but has already featured in two films – Danmalam in which she played the role of younger sister to Sadiq Sani Sadiq and So Da So.

Background

 My name is Fatima Muhammad Fulani, I am 20-years-old and I am now a student of Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education Kumbotso, Kano state. And I hail from Kano state.

Before joining Kannywood I had heard all sorts of bad news about the industry. And I also heard how the society had negative perceptions about members of the industry. However, when I joined I discovered that there was nothing of such; in fact, it is the industry that does not tolerate indiscipline, it is also where producers are not in the habit of asking to go to bed with new actresses before giving them roles in films.

Are you not too young to be in Kannywood? This is as people are of the view that most of the actors and actresses are morally corrupt

I had the same feeling before I came here; I had heard all sorts of stories, like directors and producers insisting on sleeping with actresses before featuring them in their films. But this did not only happen to me; most of the ladies I met in the industry told me that nobody ever asked them to zip down before getting a role.

So far you have featured in two films, Danmalam and So Da So; how excited are you about this?

Before I joined Kannywood I only watched the actors and actresses on television; when I was given the role of Sadiq Sani Sadiq’s sister in Danmalam, I could not sleep before starting the film because I was very nervous. Also, when I was told that I would be Sadiq Sani Sadiq’s sister, it was like a dream to even see Sadiq Sani Sadiq in person, not to talk of being on the same stage with him face to face. However, I did my best and I am happy that I did not disappoint myself.

Who among the actors and actresses in Kannywood who do you admire the most?

Wow, the industry has many fine actors and actresses; on the part of male actors, we have first class actors like Ali Nuhu, Sadiq Sani Sadiq, Momoh, Al-Mustapha, Mustapha Musty, Ibrahim Maishunku, Baba Karami, etc, and on the female side, we have Hafsat Idris, Fati Washa, Jamila Nagudu. In fact, Jamila Nagudu is the most versatile actress one can talk of, then Halima Atete, Maryam Yahy, Bilkisu Shema and several others.

What are your immediate plans; did you intend to get married after your NCE programme?

 I have a very tall ambition, I want to be a successful actress, I want to obtain a university degree after my NCE. But about marriage, I am not considering that now because I am only 20 years of age, and that means age is very much on my side and I want to utilise my life to the fullest.

What changes have you noticed in your life since you joined Kannywood ?

Many, before I joined Kannywood you have never bothered to interview me. Before now the name Fatima Muhammad Fulani did not ring a bell, but now anytime I go out shopping or for other occasions people are eager to have my number. Some are even ready to take me out or to date me, and that means I am becoming a celebrity and I am enjoying the attention being given to me. Let me also tell my fans that in the next year or two they should expect the best from me.

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