Maryam Yahaya is a Nigerian film actress in the Kannywood industry. She gained recognition for starring in Taraddadi, a movie directed by Elnass Ajenda.[1] For her role, Yahaya was nominated as best promising actress by City People Entertainment Awards in 2017.[2] She was also nominated as best actress by City People Entertainment Awards in 2018.[3]
Maryam Yahaya | |
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| Born | 17 July 1997 Kano, Nigeria |
| Occupation | Film actress |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Known for | Mansoor |
| Notable work | Actress |
Career
editYahaya wanted to act from her childhood and was inspired by the Hausa movies she watched. She made her debut in the film Gidan Abinci, followed by Barauniya and Tabo, in which she played minor roles.[citation needed] She gained fame after adapting a leading role originally meant for Bilkisu Shema in Mansoor,[4] a sensation movie directed by Ali Nuhu.[1]
Filmography
edit| Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Gidan Abinci | 2016 | |
| Barauniya | 2016 | |
| Tabo | 2017 | |
| Mijin Yarinya | 2017 | |
| Mansoor | 2017 | Maryam |
| Mariya | 2018 | Mariya |
| Jummai Ko Larai | 2018 | |
| Matan Zamani | 2018 | |
| Hafiz | 2018 | |
| Gidan Kashe Awo | 2018 | |
| Gurguwa | 2018 | |
| Mujadala | 2018 | |
| Wutar Kara | 2019 | |
| Sareenah | 2019 | |
| Jaruma | 2020 | |
| Gidan Kashe Ahu | 2020 | |
| Tsakaninmu | 2021 | Nafisa |
| Alaqa | 2021 | Ummi |
| Hikima | 2021 | |
| Lamba | 2022 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Ngbokai, Richard P. (20 July 2018). "Young artistes making waves in Kannywood". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
- ^ Lere, Muhammad (9 October 2017). "Ali Nuhu, son win at City People Awards 2017 - Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Times. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
- ^ "KANO & KADUNA Actors To Storm City People Movie Awards". City People Magazine. 28 August 2018. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
- ^ Matazu, Hafsah Abubakar (8 March 2019). "Kannywood's 7 youngest stars". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2 August 2019.