Jamila Umar Nagudu (born 10 August 1985) is a Nigerian actress working in Kannywood.[1][2][3]

Jamila Nagudu
Born
Jamila Umar Nagudu

(1985-10-08) 8 October 1985 (age 39)
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigerian
OccupationActress
Years active2002-present
Children1

Early life and education

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Nagudu was born on 10 August 1985 in Magana Gumau, in Magana gumau, Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Nigeria. She attended primary and secondary schools in Bauchi State.[4] [5]

Career

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Jamila Umar, better known as Jamila Umar Nagudu, made her film debut in the Kannywood industry in 2002, first as a dancer and later as an actor. She has appeared in both romantic movies and comedy films. She is often referred to as the "Queen of Kannywood". Director Aminu Saira was the first to cast her in the film "Jamila da Jamilu" as an actress.[6] She was nominated for best of Nollywood in Abeokuta.[7][8]

Ambassador

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Nagudu has an endorsement with companies like Ajinomoto and Globacom.[9]

Personal life

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Nagudu is divorced and has a son.[10]

Filmography

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Films[11]
Some of her movies include
  • Hindu
  • Subulli da subulluwa
  • Jani jani
  • Aska Tara
  • Haske
  • wani gari
  • Halisa
  • Mai dalilin aure
  • Farin dare
  • Jarumta
  • Ali yaga Ali
  • Karshen tika tiki
  • Jamila da jamilu
  • Buka
  • Kauyawa
  • Buka Africana
  • Maula
  • Almajiri

Awards

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Year Award Category Result
2015 Best Actress(Kannywood) City People Entertainment Awards Won
2016 Best Actress(Kannywood) City People Entertainment Awards Won
2017 Best Actress(Kannywood) City People Movie Awards Won
2016 Face of Kannywood City People Movie Awards Won
2017 Face of Kannywood City People Movie Awards Won

References

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  1. ^ "Tarihin Jaruma Jamila Umar Nagudu (Jamila Nagudu)". Haskenews-All About Arewa. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
  2. ^ Adeleye, Kunle (25 December 2021). "Meet The Queen Of Kannywood, Jamila Umar Nagudu: Full Biography". Glamsquad Magazine. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
  3. ^ Admin (21 March 2022). "Cikakken tarihin jamila umar nagudu". Northernwiki. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  4. ^ Admin (21 March 2022). "Cikakken tarihin jamila umar nagudu". Northernwiki. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  5. ^ malex (22 May 2022). "Jamila Umar Nagudu Net Worth (Updated 2023)". Naija Net Worth. Retrieved 18 February 2023.[permanent dead link]
  6. ^ "'Ibada da fim ne suka fi muhimmanci a wurina'". BBC News Hausa (in Hausa). 4 April 2018. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
  7. ^ Online, Tribune (16 September 2017). "BON Awards: Jamila Nagudu, Omotola, others get nominations". Tribune Online. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
  8. ^ Admin (21 March 2022). "Cikakken tarihin jamila umar nagudu". Northernwiki. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  9. ^ "Jamila Umar Nagudu [HausaFilms.TV - Kannywood, Fina-finai, Hausa Movies, TV and Celebrities]". hausafilms.tv. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  10. ^ "Ba ni da saurayi a Kannywood — Jamila Nagudu". BBC News Hausa (in Hausa). Retrieved 25 March 2022.
  11. ^ Admin (21 March 2022). "Cikakken tarihin jamila umar nagudu". Northernwiki. Retrieved 18 February 2023.