Hauwa maina biography of rory

Late Hauwa Maina was a mother to us all. Her exit has created a huge gap that will live with us for the rest of our lives. I cried when I received the news of her death. We were not so close but I respected her a lot. Her sense of maturity in handling matters made her an icon among all movie practitioners. She was respected at home and abroad; no doubt her exit will be felt by many.

We will continue to pray for her soul to rest in perfect peace. I met late Hauwa Maina about 15 years ago in Zaria where we both acted in a movie. Right there I was convinced about her professionalism. We travelled together to India and I also featured her in my radio programme. Our last meeting was when I featured her on another show. It is a wrap for Hauwa Maina.

The curtain is down. May Allah forgive her shortcomings and trespasses.

Hauwa maina biography of rory

May He reward her abundantly for her good deeds, and the good messages she tried to pass to her audience as a griot. May Jannat Firdaus be her final abode. The Biu, Borno State-born star had also delved into movie production and directing after spending close to 20 years in the entertainment industry. The Kannywood actress, who had acted in no less than 50 movies, won awards including best actress SIM awardsbest Afro-Nollywood Award, London, In one of her interviews with Daily Trust, Ms Maina spoke on how she got into the entertainment industry after having acquired a National Diploma in Management from Kaduna State Polytechnic.

She was at the moment combining a freelance job with Liberty Radio with acting, producing and directing movies. As a student, a family friend, Salisu Salinga, came visiting and then said he had to go to a location. But I refused. At the time, I was envisioning in my mind how my posters would be scattered on the streets and how many messages I would be able to pass across to people through this medium.

A few moments later, he came back in a rush and asked if I was serious and that if I was, he would like to give me a trial. In other projects. Wikiquote Wikidata item. Kannywood actress and producer. Career [ edit ]. Filmography [ edit ]. Nominations and awards [ edit ]. See also [ edit ].