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All About The Kannywood Actress, Nafisa Abdullahi

Nafisa Abdullahi’s full name is Nafisa Abdulrahman Abdullahi. She is an actress, producer, director, and entrepreneur from Nigeria. She is the owner of two businesses as well as a film production company. Her dedication to the Nigerian film industry has earned her numerous awards. According to reports, Nafisat Abdullahi is the most awarded Kannywood actress.

Early Life and Education

Nafisa Abdullahi was born in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria on January 23, 1991. Abdulrahman Abdullahi, a wealthy car dealer and elder statesman, is her father. She is her father’s fourth daughter. Her family is originally from Kano, but they relocated to Jos, where her father established an automobile company.

Nafisa Abdullahi was born to Alhaji Abdulrahman Abdullahi and his first wife, Hajiya Zainab Abdullahi. Despite the fact that her parents are both late. She is the daughter of a wealthy Hausa Muslim family. Nafisa Abdullahi has three older siblings: two sisters and one brother. Fatima Abdullahi, Muhammad Abdullahi, and Asma’u Abdullahi are her siblings.

Nafisa went to Airforce Private School in Jos before transferring to Government Girl Secondary School, Dutse, in Abuja. She also earned a degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Jos. She is currently a student at the London School of Photography, where she studies photography.

Career

Nafisa began her acting career at the age of 19. In 2010, she landed her first significant main role in the film “Sai Wata Rana,” which was produced by FKD Productions and directed by Ali Nuhu, a Kannywood legend.

In 2012, Nafisat Abdullahi appeared in Blood and Henna, a Nigerian film directed by Kenneth Gyang. She appeared alongside celebrities such as Ali Nuhu and Sadiq Sani Sadiq. At the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards, the film received six nominations and won Best Costume Design. Lamiraj, another popular film starring Nafisat, was also a box office success.

Aminu Saira directed both Lamiraj and Ya Daga Allah, which enabled the actress to win “Best Actress” in 2013 and her performance in the hit film “Ya Daga Allah” in 2014.

Personal Life

Marriage Controversy

Nafisa once made headlines when she stated that she would never marry a Kannywood star, no matter who he is, because she has so many admirers.

When asked about her marriage ceremony, which was postponed a few months ago, the actress claimed she had no knowledge of it and that the date had been set for her by news websites spreading false information. The actress went on to say that she has many boyfriends and that she has already nominated one to marry if God wills, but that he is not a Kannywood actor.

Movies

  • Ahlul Kitab
  • Toron Giwa
  • Auren Tagwaye
  • Sai Wata Rana
  • Addini ko Al’Ada
  • Allo
  • Yar Agadez
  • Ban Kasheta Ba
  • Ya daga Allah
  • Blood and Henna
  • Ummi
  • Baban Sadik
  • Dawo Dawo
  • Alhaki Kwikwiyo
  • Farar Saka
  • Cikin Waye?
  • Dan Marayan Zaki
  • Zango
  • Gabar Cikin Gida
  • Alkawarina
  • Har Abada
  • Dan Almajiri
  • Laifin Dadi
  • Alhini
  • Madubin Dubawa
  • Badi Ba Rai
  • Fataken Dare
  • Baiwar Allah
  • Lamiraj
  • Dare
  • Guguwar So
  • Haaja
  • Jari Hujja

Awards and Nominations

YearEventPrizeResult
2016City People Entertainment AwardBest Actress of the Year (Kannywood)Won
2016MTN AwardBest ActressWon
2016AMMA AwardsBest Actress of the YearWon
20163rd Kannywood AwardsBest Kannywood ActressWon
2015City People Entertainment AwardBest Actress of the Year (Kannywood)Nominated
20152nd Kannywood AwardsBest Kannywood ActressWon
2014City People Entertainment AwardBest Actress of the Year (Kannywood)Nominated
20141st Kannywood AwardsBest Kannywood Actress (Popular Choice Award)Won
2014Africa Movie Academy AwardsBest Actress of the YearWon
2013City People Entertainment AwardBest Actress of the Year (Kannywood)Won

Net worth

Nafisa Abdullahi is one of Nigeria’s wealthiest Nollywood Kannywood Hausa actresses. Aside from coming from a wealthy family, Nafisa Abdullahi owns businesses, investments, and a production company, all of which can be considered her sources of income. She owns large homes, vacations all over the world, and occasionally flies first-class jets and commercial airlines. She comes from a wealthy family and works hard for her own money. Her net worth is estimated at $1.8 million.

 

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