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
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
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