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From legends like Ali Nuhu and Rahama Sadau to rising stars like Maryam Yahaya and Umar M. Shareef, the industry is rich with talent and potential.
As Kannywood continues to grow, these actors and actresses remain committed to producing films that preserve Hausa culture while addressing contemporary issues. This public support for PDP among some of the most visible film practitioners had put Kano based filmmakers in danger the week before.
Halima Atete
Known for her strong screen presence, Halima Atete is a popular actress and producer in Kannywood.
5. She is known for her captivating performances.10. Jamila Nagudu
Jamila Nagudu is often referred to as the "Queen of Kannywood Comedy" due to her excellent comedic timing and memorable roles.
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Abdulkareem Mohammad, the pioneering president of MOPPAN from 2000 to 2007, narrated how in December 2000, the Kano State Government pronounced a prohibition on the sale, production and exhibition of films in Kano state because of the introduction of sharia. With the intervention of the national president of the Association of Nigerian Authors, writers found some relief when Abubakar Rabo agreed to deal with the writer’s associations rather than with individual writers; however, there still seemed to be a requirement, at times ambiguous, that all Hausa novels sold in the state must be passed through the board.
A musician told me his mother never voted in elections but that she had gone out to stand in line for Kwankwaso as a protest at how her children were being treated. While many of those associated with the film industry supported CPC and Buhari for president, the feeling among many filmmakers in Kano was that for governor any of the candidates would be better than ANPP.
(c) Carmen McCain
needed to be. His dedication and passion for acting have earned him a loyal following.
6. He was accused of releasing the film in Kano without censorship board approval. Rabilu Musa Ibro, with his unique comedic talent and charismatic presence, will always be remembered as an iconic figure in Nigerian cinema, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of his fans and the history of Hausa film.
Full List Of Hausa Movie Celebrities In Nigeria (2026)
The Hausa movie industry in Nigeria, also known as Kannywood is blessed with a lot of celebrities or stars ranging from actors and actresses to movie producers, directors, script writers to mention but a few, and in this article, we shall give a comprehensive list of all the Hausa movie celebrities in Nigeria this 2025.
All these wonderful Hausa movie celebrities in Nigeria that constitute the Arewa movie industry or Kannywood as it is known officially, work together to make sure that Hausa movies are made and released to the public to promote the rich value of the Arewa culture.
As we proceed, we will present you the full list of all Hausa movie personalities in Nigeria today and their job descriptions so that you will be familiar with the who is who that makes Kannywood the powerhouse from Northern Nigeria that it is today.
A good number of the Hausa movie actors that are featured in this list make up the top 10 richest Kannywood actors in Nigeria, and they are reputed to also be among the very best in Arewa movie production.
Mansurah Isah
Mansurah Isah, an actress turned producer, has been a significant figure in Kannywood, helping to shape its direction.
Emerging Stars in Kannywood
The industry continues to nurture new talents who are redefining Kannywood’s landscape. He gained immense fame and recognition for his contributions to the Hausa film industry, also known as Kannywood.
Young men pulled dramatic stunts with motorbikes and shouted their congratulations to Hausa filmmakers. April 2011 (c) Carmen McCain
Although the censors board had banned several films, such as Aminu Bala’s 2004 cinema verite style film Bakar Ashana, which explored the moral complexities of the world of prostitution, and enforced rules on censorship
Aminu Bala’s film Bakar Ashana that was banned by the Kano State Censor’s Board in 2004.
before marketing, filmmakers for the most part did not seem to have major problems with censorship until August 2007, when a sex scandal broke out in Kannywood.
Lawal Kaura claims that although they had insisted on their innocence, court workers advised them to plead guilty of having a production company not registered with the
FIM Magazine feature on Ibro’s time in prison, November 2008.
censorship board so that the judge “would have mercy” on them.
They would take us to a mobile court […] But since it was being advertised that we were being caught for an offense against religion, we should be taken to a religious Islamic court, and let us be judged there not at a mobile court.”
The ‘Mobile’ Magistrate Court at the Kano Airport where Censorship Board Cases were tried.