Shu’aibu Ahmed Abbas (born 1 January 1992), known professionally as Lilin Baba, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, record executive, film actor and entrepreneur.[1][2][3] Lilin Baba is best known in Kannywood film industry for the role he played in his debut movie titled Hauwa Kulu.[4] He was nominated at City People Entertainment Awards for 2018 Arewa Most Promising Music Act of the Year.[5] He won the 2019 Arewa Best RnB Music Act of the Year at the City People Entertainment Awards.[6]
Lilin Baba | |
|---|---|
| Born | Shu’aibu Ahmed Abbas 1 January 1992 Gwoza, Borno State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, song writer, film actor, entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Known for | His appearance in Hauwa Kulu |
| Parent(s) | Ahmed Abbas (father), Binta Ahmed (mother) |
| Awards | 2019 City People Entertainment, awards |
Early career
editLilin Baba used to sell ice blocks at ‘Bata,’ a local market in Fagge Local Government in Kano. After moving to Abuja with his brother, he set up his car and mortgage business.[7]
Music artist
editAfter setting up his business, he met two producers, ‘Shadow’ and ‘Garkuwa.’ With their help, he released his debut song, " Arewa." He has released songs with Bala Usher and Mr. Cash. He has worked with Mr. Bangis, Adam A. Zango, Don Adah, Bash Em, Lilin Baba went to Lagos make songs with the biggest producers in the music industry and he work with the biggest music producere Blaisebeatz (Obah) and he released a single music called (Rabin Raina)and others are on the way.
- Rabin Raina Single (2022)produce by blaisebeatz (Obah)
- Tauraro EP 2022
- Sound from the north (2021) Album
- Arewa (2016)
- Dabbing (2019)
- Ba Zama (2019)
- Tsaya (2019)
- Mata (2022)
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | City People Entertainment Awards | Arewa Best RnB Music Act of the Year | Won |
| 2018 | City People Entertainment Awards | Arewa Most Promising Music Act of the Year | Nominated |
| 2022 | Peace Achievers International Awards | Nominated |
Personal life
editOn June 18, 2022, the actor married a Kannywood actress, Ummi Rahab.[8]
References
edit- ^ Jalal, Aliyu (29 January 2022). "Fast-rising Kannywood stars to watch out for". Daily Trust. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
- ^ Ada Abraham, Anthony. "I was frustrated, depressed teenager-lilin baba". leadership.ng. Leadership.ng. Retrieved 25 December 2019.
- ^ Giginyu, Ibrahim Musa (30 November 2019). "How I moved from ice block seller to singer – Lilin Baba". Daily Trust. Retrieved 25 December 2019.
- ^ A Hukunyi, Umar. "Mun shirya film din Hauwa Kulu ne don magance matsalar fyade". hausa.leadership.ng. Retrieved 25 December 2019.
- ^ "Nominations List For Arewa Musicians For City People Music Awards". City People Magazine. 6 October 2018. Retrieved 25 December 2019.
- ^ "Winners Emerge @ City People Music Awards". City People Magazine. 5 November 2019. Retrieved 25 December 2019.
- ^ a b "How I moved from ice block seller to singer – Lilin Baba". Daily Trust. 30 November 2019. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ Khalid, Aisha (10 July 2022). "Kyawawan hotunan barka da sallah daga gidan ango Lilin Baba da amaryarsa Ummi Rahab". Legit Nigeria (in Hausa). Retrieved 3 April 2023.
 | This article about a Nigerian actor is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |