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There’s no role I can’t play in Kannywood – Haruna Talle Maifata

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Haruna Talle Maifata is a popular Kannywood actor, who mostly plays the role of a thug or villain. In this interview with IBRAHIM HAMISU in Jos, he speaks on his roles and achievements in the industry among others.

What is your background and how did you join Kannywood?

Well, I was born in Jos, Plateau state. I had both my primary and secondary education in Jos, then I proceeded for a Diploma in Mass Communication, where I graduated in 2010 but I still have the desire to further my education.

I developed interest in acting whenever I used to see my elder brother, Baban Umma Talle Maifata, acting.

On several occasions, he promised to bring me into the industry but God was so kind he was not the one that introduced me to acting.

When I started earning a little money, I spoke to Bello Muhammad Bello, who is also a movie director, about my aspirations and he guided me to make my own film. That’s how film making became my profession. I joined the industry in 2003.

Can you remember your first movie?

My first film was Zuciyata.

Can you recall how many movies you have made?

I have lost count of them because there are so many.

What about the ones you produced?

The ones I produced will be approximately 53 Movies.

Can you list the names of some of them?

They include: Zuciyata, Hafsa ko Safiya, Farmaki, Giwar karfe, Dan talaka, Gidan Maza, Gidan Alkali, and Farida Nabil.

Why do you often play role of a villain or thug?

It depends on the nature of the story. I make myself look like a villain or thug so that the story will please the viewers.

Which movie gave you a tough time?

The movie Farida Nabil gave me a tough time. But thank God I jumped the hurdles and it was a success. Indeed, I will never forget it.

Which is your favourite movie among all your movies?

I like the movie Tawalkaltu.

What are your achievements in the Kannywood industry?

I have achieved a lot because I got married, secured houses and cars. I have four children and I took my mother to Macca (Holy Land) for pilgrimage making it her second pilgrimage after the one that my father took her and several other achievements.

Are there challenges in the industry?

Every success is accompanied by challenges, so the successes I have achieved in the film industry have wiped out the failures I have had.

Honestly speaking, I have nothing to say but Alhamdulillah (Thank God).

Who do you look up to in the Kannywood industry?

 I didn’t learn from anyone, because I haven’t seen my type yet in the industry. My reason is that there is no role which I cannot fit into, be it love, comedy, thug, religious scholar among others.

Speaking of marriage, how many wives do you have?

(Laughs) I have just one wife and four children.

What do you hate in your life?

What I hate the most are lies and betrayal.

What makes you happy?

To God, I feel happy whenever am giving alms to the needy and the less privileged

What is your dream in Kannywood?

My wish is to see us making quality movies that teach widely on my religion, which is Islam.

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“My dad Wizkid is not the one begging for pussy” — Son

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When it comes to savage responses, the Baloguns specifically those related to Wizkid by blood, are not to be trifled with and being Davido does not save you from such.

In a recent social media exchange, 13-year-old Boluwatife Balogun, the eldest son of renowned Nigerian artiste Wizkid, threw some savage response at his father’s rival, David Adeleke following their online spat.

Facing some online banter from a Davido fan, Boluwatife Balogun came to his father’s defense rather than keep mute.

The ongoing rivalry between Wizkid and Davido escalated in recent days, with both artistes engaging in public spats and trading insults online. Davido, responding to Wizkid’s jibes, took aim at Wizkid’s physical stature, claiming that Wizkid is so short that he wears size 7 shoes and jokingly suggesting he shops at Footlocker Kids.

Some individuals on social media supported Davido’s claims by sharing photos purportedly showing Wizkid wearing shoes matching his son Bolu’s shoe size.

Davido further escalated the feud by disparaging Wizkid’s music, boasting about his own hits, and challenging Wizkid to release new music simultaneously. He also ridiculed Wizkid’s height, suggesting that despite his own short stature, Wizkid is even shorter.

A Davido fan, seizing the opportunity to taunt Wizkid’s family, commented on Boluwatife Balogun’s TikTok page, asking if it was true that both Bolu and his father wear the same shoe size.

Bolu promptly responded to the taunt, defending his father by highlighting Wizkid’s character and integrity, asserting that despite any jokes about shoe sizes, his father doesn’t stoop to begging for attention or engaging in inappropriate behavior.

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Liverpool go Rome ahead of 2024/25 season

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Their current campaign may not be going well despite the huge promises they started it with, but Liverpool are ready to look away and perhaps travel back decades before as they prepare for the post-Jurgen Klopp era.

Ahead of the upcoming 2024/25 season, the Merseyside outfit has released its new home kit for the incoming campaign, with Nike, the club’s official shirt designer taking inspirations from Liverpool’s 1983/84 season that saw the Reds lift their 4th European Cup in Rome.

Go Rome or go Home it appears the plan by Nike for Liverpool heading into the incoming campaign, and the Reds were sure to model the new home kit release.

Liverpool go Rome ahead of 2024/25 season

First team stars such as Virgil van Dijk, Luis Diaz, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah were on to model the new jersey despite transfer speculations going down about their potential exit from the club post Jurgen Klopp.

Other first team figures seen modeling the new home kit are Alexis Mac Alister, Alisson Becker, Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo, Ibrahima Konate, Curtis Jones and Joe Gomez (also rumored to be eyeing an exit).

Liverpool go Rome ahead of 2024/25 season

Missing figures from the new home kit release however are those who currently are on the sidelines thanks to fitness issues, such as Diogo Jota, Conor Bradley, Joel Matip, Thiago Alcantara, Adrian san Miguel and their academy graduates; Jarrell Quansah, Stefan Bajcetic and the likes.

Out from the names, Joel Matip, Thiago Alcantara and goalie Adrian san Miguel are figures doubtful of remaining at the club next season.

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Former Lawmaker Exposes Fake News on UAE Visa Ban Saga

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Former federal lawmaker, Shehu Sabi has criticized the individual responsible for spreading false information about the United Arab Emirates (UAE) lifting the visa ban on Nigeria.

This misinformation surfaced two years after the UAE imposed the ban and rejected pending visa applications from Nigerians.

Despite reports circulating on Tuesday about the resumption of visa services for Nigerians, the Nigerian government promptly refuted the claims.

Sani, who represented Kaduna central senatorial district in the 8th Assembly, expressed dismay, stating that the person behind the fake news is not trustworthy and emphasized that this marks the third occurrence of such misinformation.

He also raised concerns about the possibility of the individual being a travel agent.

 

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