Nafisat Abdullahi facts for kids

Nafisat Abdullahi is a talented actress, director, and filmmaker from Nigeria. She is well-known for her work in the Kannywood film industry. Kannywood is the name for the Hausa-language film industry in Nigeria.

About Nafisat Abdullahi

Nafisat Abdullahi was born on January 23, 1991, in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. She is the fourth daughter of Abdulrahman and Zainab Abdullah.

Nafisat's Education

Nafisat went to an Airforce Private School in Jos for her primary education. She later attended Government Girls Secondary School Dutse in Abuja. She studied Theatre Art at the University of Jos. Nafisat also learned photography at the London School of Photography.

Nafisat's Career

Nafisat Abdullahi started her acting career in 2010 when she was 18 years old. Her very first movie was called Sai Wata Rana. This movie helped her become famous. She acted alongside other well-known actors like Ali Nuhu and Adam A. Zango.

Beyond Acting

Besides acting, Nafisat also runs two businesses. One of them is her own makeup brand. She launched this brand in July 2021.

Brand Ambassador Roles

Nafisat Abdullahi has also become an ambassador for different companies. This means she helps promote their products or services.

Promoting Companies

She signed a deal with a real estate company called TPumpy in Abuja. Later in 2021, Nafisat also signed a contract with Pepsi, a very popular drink company.

Movies and TV Shows

Nafisat Abdullahi has acted in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of them:

• Kamanni (2022)
• Bana Bakwai (2020)
• Yaki a Soyayya (2018)
• In Love and Ashes (2018 TV Series) as Maryam
• In Search of the King (2018)
• Akasi (2016)
• Akwai Dalili (2016) as Bilikisu
• Dan Marayan Zaki (2012) as Aziza
• Blood and Henna (2012)
• Madubin Dubawa (2012) as Feema
• Sai Wata Rana (2010) as Safina
• Addini ko Al’Ada
• Allo
• Yar Agadez
• Ban Kasheta Ba
• Ya daga Allah
• Ummi
• Baban Sadik
• Dawo Dawo
• Alhaki Kwikwiyo
• Farar Saka
• Cikin Waye?
• Zango
• Gabar Cikin Gida
• Alkawarina
• Har Abada
• Dan Almajiri
• Laifin Dadi
• Alhini
• Badi Ba Rai
• Fataken Dare
• Baiwar Allah
• Lamiraj
• Dare
• Guguwar So
• Haaja
• Jari Hujja

Awards and Recognition

Nafisat Abdullahi has won several awards for her acting. These awards celebrate her talent and hard work in the Kannywood film industry.

List of Awards

• In 2013, she won Best Actress of the Year (Kannywood) at the City People Entertainment Awards for her role in Ya Daga Allah.
• In 2014, she was named Best Kannywood Actress (Popular Choice Award) at the Kannywood Awards for Dan Marayan Zaki.
• Also in 2014, she won Best Actress of the Year at the Africa Movie Academy Awards for Dan Marayan Zaki.
• In 2015, she won Best Kannywood Actress at the 2nd Kannywood Awards.
• In 2016, she received the Best Actress of the Year award at the City People Entertainment Award.
• Also in 2016, she won Best Actress of the Year at the AMMA Awards for Da'iman.
• In 2016, she won Best Kannywood Actress at the 3rd Kannywood Awards for Baiwar Allah.