Just like Nollywood, the Hausa movie industry has been growing since its inception in 1999. It has attracted a lot of talented actors and actresses. Kannywood as it is now popularly called, has expanded with most of the players showing more commitment by getting education aside from the acting profession. The industry had moved beyond Nigeria to other neighboring African countries including Ghana, Togo, Niger republic, Chad and Sudan. Here are some of the active actors and actresses who have made and are still making waves in the industry.
Ali Nuhu
Ali Nuhu is Kannywood's most talked about actor. He came into the scene in the late 90s. Some of the films that shot him into limelight include Abin Sirrine, Dingala, Yana Yi, and Tasir.
Nuhu holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geography from the University of Jos and has won so many awards within and outside our shores.
Safiya Musa
Safiya Musa has a lot going for her as an actress. She is pretty and incredibly talented. In Kannywood she has loads of loyal fans. Her face sells any film she appears in.
Sanni Danja
Sanni Danja is undoubtedly one of the prolific actors, producers and directors in Kannywood. He started acting in 1999 and is known for block-buster movies like Kwarya Tabi Kwaya Zuga Zuga and Students Dalibal. The celebrated actor is also into music production.
Fati Muhammed
Some say that Fati Mohammed is on a sabbatical from acting. But this has not diminished her popularity among movie buffs in the North. Formerly married to another Kannywood star, Sani Musa Mai'iska, the ex-Pittsburg Regional College, London student, has a cult-like fan base.
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