Ummi Rahab recently created tension in Kannywood when she engaged her former mentor Adamu A. Zango in a social media fight, even accusing him of harbouring a secret intention against her. According to Raham, when she discovered this, Zango came up with a proposal that he wanted to marry her. She made the disclosures to ALIYU ASKIRA in this interview. Read More
Thirty-two-year-old Musa Inuwa, who was born at Gwamaja Quarters of Kano Metropolis, took to Hausa Music in 2007, composing mostly songs for wedding, love activities and film production. He tells ALIYU ASKIRA in this interview that so far he has recorded successful songs like Aisha Humaira, Raidai, Zurfin Ciki, and a host of others. Please tell us more about your Read More
Farida Jalal dominated other actresses in Kannywood for several years and made lots of money and fame in the process. After she got married she vowed never to return to the industry, however, she returned after her marriage failed but eventually veered to Islamic songs primarily to promote the religion. In this interview with ALIYU ASKIRA she speaks on her Read More
Bashir Abubakar Maishadda, 34, is considered one of the richest producers in Hausa film industry, also known as Kannywood. He has produced many successful films, including Hauwa Kulu, just as he has made millions of naira from these movies. Maishadda, who is set to marry an upcoming actress in the industry, speaks with ALIYU ASKIRA on his career, latest work, Read More
Twenty-five-year-old Fatima Muhammad Fulani, a student of Sada’atu Rimi College of Education Kumbotso, Kano, tells ALIYU ASKIRA in this brief chat that she is just about five years old in Kannywood, but has so far featured in two films – Danmalam and So da so. According to her, in Danmalam, she played the role of a younger sister to Sadiq Read More
Beautiful Fauziya Sani, popularly known as Fauziya Maikyau within Kannywood circles, tells ALIYU ASKIRA in this brief chitchat that she has already paid her dues in the industry. Fauziy, a very beautiful lady who hails from Bauchi state, also discloses that she combines acting with film production. Journey so far, relationships I have produced more than five top films which Read More
27-year-old Ali Mohammed Idris aka Art Work tells ALIYU ASKIRA in this interview that he developed interest in editing and graphic art when he was still in primary school and when he gained admission into Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education Kano, but had to drop out because of financial challenges. According to him, he continued with his graphic work at Read More
In this interview with ALIYU ASKIRA, Maryam Abubakar Isa, popularly known as Maryam Ceeter, says she was born on April 25, 1990. Maryam who got married recently for the third time without much publicity is now a divorcee because, according to her, the third marriage too has crashed and she is now available. Maryam discloses that after her second marriage Read More
A newly formed group on the platform of the National Interest Forum (NIF) has disclosed plans to embark on a town hall meetings in all the states of the federation in order to sensitise Nigerians on the need for everyone to put the nation first in all dealings. The country in the recent times has experienced various agitations threatening her Read More
In this interview with ALIYU ASKIRA, Zulaihat Ibrahim also known as Zeepreety, says it didn’t take her time to hit the ground running in Kannywood because of her creative acting skills and stylish dancing steps. The Kebbi state-born beauty also discloses that she desperately wants to get married. It has been quite a while since we have been trying to Read More
23-year-old Amal Garba Umar in this interview with ALIYU ASKIRA, said whenever she is not on location taking part in film production, she mostly spends her time in an Islamiyya school or teaching her younger ones lessons in Arabic and western education. Background My parents are from sokoto state, but they now live in Kano where I was born and also Read More
In this exclusive interview with ALIYU ASKIRA, executive director, Kano State Films and Censorship Board, Ismaila Na Abba Afakalla, reveals the reason the board prohibited the showing or selling of movies displaying kidnappings, drug addiction and other related crimes. According to him, it’s done so that the positive attitude of the youth won’t be affected. Let’s start by knowing some Read More
Umar M. Sherrif is a 31-year-old Kannywood star whose performance at the first Arewa Creative Industry Sallah Concert and Fashion show has attracted the attention of many media personalities. In this exclusive interview with ALIYU ASKIRA, he talks about women, fame, money, success, scandal and the good and bad sides of Kannywood. Umar, congratulations on your successful performance; tell our Read More
Hafsat Idris Barauniya, who joined Kannywood eight years ago, is acknowledged as one of the richest actresses in the industry. The Sokoto-born actress, whose marriage collapsed after four children, has featured in many movies and commercials. In this interview with ALIYU ASKIRA she speaks about her family, misconception about her wealth, career challenges and future plans. Our last time interview Read More
Samira Rukayya Saje, 26, a graduate of Kaduna Polytechnic, tells ALIYU ASKIRA in this interview that she has proved to the world that Kannywood actresses are not as cheap as they are portrayed. She also reveals why producers want her to feature in their films. How did you emerge as Stroke Ambassador? Well, they saw my profile on the internet Read More
Sadiya Adam joined Kannywood about seven years ago and has so far featured in films like Dakin Amarya, Gobe da labari, Bani Ba Aure, Sadauki, Idda and Hasashe. She tells ALIYU ASKIRA in this interview that she’s as decent as any other God-fearing lady despite the fact that she chose to be an actress. You had been attending an Islamiya Read More
Fati Ladan, a former Kannywood star, tells ALIYU ASKIRA in this interview why her marriage to Yerima Shettima has been a huge success. It is generally believed that Kannywood actresses jump in and out of marriage; why is yours successful? It’s patience; I mean when I married my husband my intention was to stay put no matter the challenges. This Read More
Kano-based singer and a Hausa artist, Dauda Adamu (popularly called Rarara), who worked tirelessly to mobilise votes for President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015 and 2019, tells ALIYU ASKIRA in this chitchat that he’s not a happy man. This, according to him, is because a song was released in Kano and Kaduna that insulted the president. Rarara lamented that due to Read More
Idris Shuaibu Lilisco, 46, is a pioneer member of Kannywood. Lilisco who has so far won two awards tells ALIYU ASKIRA in this interview that he has proved those who think that Kannywood actresses don’t stay in marriage wrong because his wife that he married about 17 years ago is still in his house. You normally play the role of Read More
Isa Bello Ja, actor and politician, was born about 67 years ago in Kano City. He tells ALIYU ASKIRA in this interview that he started acting in Television Drama Series about 44 years ago and that because he does not accept roles that will portray him as a wayward person, his admirers and colleagues call him Isa Bello Ja Dattijon Read More
Barrister Asabe Madaki holds a Master’s degree holder in Law; she is a devout Christian from Jama’a local government area in Southern Kaduna. Asabe tells ALIYU ASKIRA in this interview why she decided to take to acting instead of practising as a full-time lawyer. You are a Christian from Southern Kaduna and also a lawyer by profession; why did you Read More
Khadija Mustapha, 31, was born in Maiduguri, Borno state, but hails from Kano state. She tells ALIYU ASKIRA in this interview that she joined Kannywood after her marriage crashed and has so far produced three films – Butulci, Zahra, Jummai Haladu in addition to Makauniya. Khadija also says Duduwa, Dakin Amarya and Uzuri made her popular. Why is it that Read More
Beatrice Auta, 35, a Christian from Taraba state, lives in Kaduna with her parents. Beatrice, whose grandfather is a Muslim, in this interview with ALIYU ASKIRA, notes that there’s no discrimination based on faith in Kannywood.She says further that Kannywood ladies are decent too. As a Christian lady, how did you find yourself in Kannywood? Well, let me start from Read More
Fati Muhammad Yola, a beautiful and successful Kannywood actress, tells ALIYU ASKIRA in this interview that she has always resisted the temptation to have any amorous relationship with any of her male colleagues in the industry. She also says she is now ready for marriage even though she is choosy. Your personality Some people see me as a stubborn person, Read More
Hannatu Bashir tells ALIYU ASKIRA in this interview that she is very happy that two of her films are selling like hot cake. Hannatu also speaks on her new films, career projection and her plans for the future. Your two films, Kyalkyal Banza and Karshen Zance, are selling like hot cake? Tell us about them. Well, I thank God and Read More
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