Jamila Nagudu | |
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Born | Jamila Umar Nagudu 8 October 1985 |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Citizenship | Nigerian |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2002-present |
Children | 1 |
Jamila Umar Nagudu (born 10 August 1985) is a Nigerian actress working in Kannywood. [1] [2] [3]
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]
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]
Nagudu has an endorsement with companies like Ajinomoto and Globacom. [9]
Nagudu is divorced and has a son. [10]
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Some of her movies include
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Year | Award | Category | Result |
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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 |
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