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I was advised to always act along my religious, cultural norms – MM Sidi


Mas’ud Umar, popularly known as M. M. Sidi, is a famous actor in Kannywood; he became very popular through Hausa film series like Kwana 90 and Dadin Kowa of Arewa 24 TV channels. In this exclusive interview with IBRAHIM HAMISU in Kano, he reveals that suffered to convince his parents to allow him to take to acting.

Background

My name is Mas’ud Umar popularly known as M.M. Sidi. I was born in Gwammaja Quarters, Late Rabi’u Usman Baba’s street, Kano. I attended primary school, but could not complete my secondary school education because my father directed me to drop out and join Islamiyya School so that I could memorise the Holy Qur’an. Fortunately for me, I was able to learn a lot in the Holy Qur’an and even became a teacher in the Islamiyya School. I met the girl I married in school. She was my student there. We now have three children.

How did you find your way into film making?

I had developed a passion for Hausa films since when I was a kid. I used to go and SEE stage dramas and martial arts organised by Dabo Film Association. In the beginning, they used to drive me away because I was too young until I became a bit older. One day, I met the chairman of the association, Malam Kabiru Nakwango, describing the procedures of joining the association. I quickly bought the registration form. My ambition then was to appear on the television screens. I used to tell my friends that whenever I grew up and became rich I would go to India and appear in their films. Joining that association made my dream come to reality.

In which year did you make your first appearance?

Besides the number of years I spent doing stage dramas, I started real films in 2013; that’s nine years ago.

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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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