Nafisat Abdullahi Biography
Nafisat Abdullahi Biography – Nafisat Abdullahi is a Nigerian actress, producer, director, and businesswoman who was born on January 23, 1991. Jos, Plateau State, is where she was born.
She started two enterprises as well as a film production company.
| Name | Nafisat Abdullahi |
| Date of Birth | January 23, 1991 |
| Age | 30 years (2021) |
| Profession/Occupation | Actress, Producer, Director, Brand Ambassador |
| Gender | Female |
| Tribe | Hausa |
| State of Origin | Plateau state |
| Net worth | $5 million |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
Nafisat Abdullahi Career
Nafisat Abdullahi Career – Nafisa Abdullahi began acting in early 2009 and quickly rose to prominence in Northern Nigeria. She’s devoted her life to her acting career, The Love Laugh Foundation, and the new Nahaz Fashion House project since then (November 8, 2016).
She began her film career at the age of 18 with FKD Production, where she made her debut in Sai Wata Rana in 2010, which was produced and directed by award-winning actor and director Ali Nuhu. When she played her first main part as a starring actress in Sai Wata Rana, Nafisat began to shine among the stars. Nafisat’s roles in Ahlul Kitab and Dan Marayan Zaki in 2012 catapulted her career to new heights, as both films were among the highest-grossing films of all time.
In 2012, Nafisat starred opposite Ali Nuhu and Sadiq Sani Sadiq in Kenneth Gyang’s Nigerian film Blood and Henna, which received six nominations and won Best Costume Design at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards. She acted in Aminu Saira’s successful films Lamiraj (for which she won Best Actress in 2013) and Ya Daga Allah (for which she won Best Actress in 2014), both directed by him.
In June 2013, she was suspended by the Arewa Filmmakers Association of Nigeria’s disciplinary committee for failing to appear before the committee after being summoned for organizing a banned event by Hausa movie industry followers. The disciplinary body imposed a two-year suspension, which was lifted in August 2013.
In 2014, she performed in Aminu Saira’s Kalamu Wahid and Ya Daga Allah.
She is also the creator of Nahaz Brand (boutique), Grand Tailors (tailoring services firm), and Nafs Entertainment Ltd, a film production company where she produced and directed her two films Guguwar So (2016) and Yaki a Soyayya (2017).
She is currently pursuing a photographic profession in another country. She was one of only two Nigerians invited to the Berlin International Film Festival in 2013, alongside a Nollywood cinematographer, and was afterwards invited to Nollywood festivals in Atlanta and Scotland. To date, she is Kannywood’s most decorated actress and the first female to be endorsed by MTN.
Nafisat Abdullahi Awards
Nafisat Abdullahi Awards – At the 2013 City People Entertainment Awards, Nafisat was named Best Actress. Nafisa Abdullahi was named MTN Nigeria’s Best Kannywood Actress in 2014 amidst others.
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | City People Entertainment Award | Best Actress of the Year (Kannywood) | Ya Daga Allah | Won |
| 2014 | City People Entertainment Award | Best Actress of the Year (Kannywood) | Special Awards | Nominated |
| 2014 | 1st Kannywood Awards | Best Kannywood Actress (Popular Choice Award) | Dan Marayan Zaki | Won |
| 2014 | AMMA Awards | Best Actress of the Year | Dan Marayan Zaki | Won |
| 2015 | City People Entertainment Award | Best Actress of the Year (Kannywood) | Special Awards | Nominated |
| 2015 | 2nd Kannywood Awards | Best Kannywood Actress | Special Awards | Won |
| 2016 | City People Entertainment Award | Best Actress of the Year (Kannywood) | Special Awards | Won |
| 2016 | AMMA Awards | Best Actress of the Year | Da’iman | Won |
| 2016 | 3rd Kannywood Awards | Best Kannywood Actress | Baiwar Allah | Won |
Nafisat Abdullahi Movies
Nafisat Abdullahi Movies – Ummi, Ya daga Allah, Alkawarina, Ban Kasheta Ba, Cikin Waye? Dawo Dawo, Gabar Cikin Gida, Jari Hujja, Madubin Dubawa, Fataken Dare, Blood and Henna, Alhaki Kwikwiyo, Baiwar Allah etc.
