Jamila Nagudu

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Jamila Nagudu
Born
Jamila Umar Nagudu

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

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

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Early life and education

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

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

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

Personal life

Nagudu is divorced and has a son. [10]

Filmography

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
  • Gidan kisto
  • Mijin biza

Awards

YearAwardCategoryResult
2015Best Actress(Kannywood) City People Entertainment Awards Won
2016Best Actress(Kannywood) City People Entertainment Awards Won
2017Best Actress(Kannywood)City People Movie AwardsWon
2016Face of KannywoodCity People Movie AwardsWon
2017Face of KannywoodCity People Movie AwardsWon

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