Maryam Yahaya

Maryam Yahaya is a Nigerian film actress in the Kannywood industry. She gained recognition for starring in Taraddadi, a movie directed by elnass ajenda.[1] For her role, Maryam Yahaya Was nominated as best promising actress by City People Entertainment Awards in 2017.[2] She was also nominated as best actress of the by City People Entertainment Awards in 2018[3]

Maryam Yahaya
Born (1997-07-17) 17 July 1997
Kano, Nigeria
OccupationFilm actress
Years active2016–present
Known forPerformance in Mansoor

Career

Yahaya has ambition of acting right from her childhood, she was inspired by most of the Hausa movies she watched. she made her debut in a film titled Gidan Abinci, followed by Barauniya and Tabo where she played minor role. She gain fame after adapting a leading role originally meant for Bilkisu Shema in Mansoor,[4] a sensation movie directed by Ali Nuhu.[5]

Filmography
List of films in which Yahay appeared
Title Year
Gidan Abinci 2016
Barauniya 2016
Tabo 2017
Mijin Yarinya 2017
Mansoor 2017
Mariya 2018
Wutar Kara 2018
Jummai Ko Larai 2018
Matan Zamani 2018
Hafiz 2018
Gidan Kashe Awo 2018
Gurguwa 2018
Mujadala 2018
Sareenah 2019

References
  1. Ngbokai, Richard P. (20 July 2018). "Young artistes making waves in Kannywood". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
  2. Lere, Muhammad (9 October 2017). "Ali Nuhu, son win at City People Awards 2017 - Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Times. Premium Time Newspaper. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
  3. "KANO & KADUNA Actors To Storm City People Movie Awards". City People Magazine. Citi people magazine. 28 August 2018. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
  4. Matazu, Hafsah Abubakar (8 March 2019). "Kannywood's 7 youngest stars". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
  5. Ngbokai, Richard P. (20 July 2018). "Young artistes making waves in Kannywood". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2 August 2019.
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