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How film industry changed my life – Amina A. Shehu

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She is a new star in Kannywood; she has worked hard to achieve her goals in the industry within a very short time. 23-year-old Amina A. Shehu tells IBRAHIM HAMISU in this chit-chat that she was born in Zaria, Kaduna state, where she had her primary school education. According to her, upon the completion of her secondary school in Gusau, in Zamfara state, she relocated to Kano to join Kannywood.

How it all started

When I wanted to join the film industry, I travelled to Kano state. I already had some relatives in Kano, so I went and stayed with them. Within a short time, I got access to this unique industry. I joined the industry in 2018, and so far, I have been featured in so many films. Some of them are Gidan Danja, Gidan Mato, Wata Makauniya.

How do you cope with your star status?

Well, it is something uncommon because before I joined the industry I was not popular at all, but when my face began to surface in films my lifestyle suddenly changed. I, therefore, deem that the film career has changed my life. Before, I found it very easy to do whatever I wanted to do without capturing other people’s attention, but now I have to be very careful in handling my things. Any fluff you do can easily start making headlines. The world knows you now, you, therefore, need to adjust your life.

I have already fulfilled some of my dreams in a business venture. The fame created for me has become a turning point in my business career. I was into business before joining the film industry, but I was not known then. It used to take me a long time to sell my goods after I bought them. But now that many people know me as a result of my film career, I am getting very good patronage. It was my dream to become more famous through films so that my business would grow more and more.

People now rush to buy all my goods once I bring them. This is because many of them know me as a film star and they like me. I’m, therefore, grateful to them and I think that I have achieved my goal in the film industry.

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AFRIMA President speaks on fostering collaboration within African music community as BridgeAfric launches in Malawi |

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The President/Executive Producer, All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, Mike Dada, would be sharing his thought at the BridgeAfric’s Southern Africa launch in Malawi on March 23, 2024.

It is in continuation of promoting and showcasing African artistes, providing them with platforms to reach a global audience beyond their home countries,

BridgeAfric is a revolutionary initiative aimed at connecting African artistes and industry professionals across the continent led by the dynamic Victoria Nkong.

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With the theme; importance of fostering collaboration within the African music community, Dada would be speaking on the significance of working together in promoting African music on a global scale.

In his statement, the AFRIMA President noted that there are potential for growth and success that come from uniting artistes, producers, and other stakeholders in the industry.

Dada, who lauded BridgAfric for its efforts in connecting Malawians artistes with industry professionals, helping them to build their careers and reach a wider audience, said he is committed to supporting initiatives like BridgAfric that empower African artists and promote the rich diversity of African music. He believes that by working together, they can create a more vibrant and inclusive music industry that celebrates the talent and creativity of artists from across the continent.

“This is very significant for the growth, development and promotion of the arts and music industry in Africa, especially when you look at it from the point of view of collaborations, the Malawi music industry and connecting to the center of the journey of the ongoing movements and the development of the African industry to the global audience,” Dada submitted.

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South African billionaire commits suicide

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A South African billionaire, Markus Jooste has committed suicide as he was found dead with a gunshot wound near Cape Town.

It was reported that the billionaire shot himself in the head while taking a walk just few minutes from his Stellenbosch home.

The former Steinhoff CEO had been involved in an accounting fraud scandal as he got a hefty fine on Wednesday.

Police are investigating, stating that no foul play is suspected.

“It is alleged that the victim sustained a gunshot wound at around 1520 (local time) at Kwaaiwater and succumbed to death on his way to hospital,” Western Cape police spokesperson Colonel Andre Traut said in a statement.

Jooste’s death comes after a fine from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority for false financial statements linked to Steinhoff’s near-collapse in 2017 due to accounting irregularities. 

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El-Rufai Speaks On Dumping APC For SDP

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A former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has denied rumours of his planned defection of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

El-Rufai made an unexpected appearance at the SDP National Secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday.

The National Chairman of the SDP, Shehu Musa Gabam, and other chieftains of the party received the former Kaduna governor.

Reacting in a statement on Thursday issued by his spokesman, Muyiwa Adekeye, El-Rufai said he only visited the SDP headquarters to return a visit to the party’s chairman.

The former Minister said Gabam was among his friends who took part in the break of the Ramadan fast (Iftar) at his house in Abuja on Tuesday.

El-Rufai said he is known for being open and forthright, adding that his political decisions would not be subjected to speculation.

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