As 2016 comes to an end, you might find yourself asking what Kannywood movies should you have watched this year out of the plethora of releases from the last couple of months.
Top 10 must-watch Kannywood movies of 2016
From "Ahmad" to "Fasbir", here are some movies from the Hausa movie industry you need to see.
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Not to worry, Pulse Movies has rounded up 10 must-watch movies of the year so far, cutting across several genres; from romance to action to thriller.
Here they are (in no particular order):
1. Afra
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"Afra" stars Adam A Zango, Fati Washa, Rabiu Rikadawa
2. Ahmad
Featuring Ibrahim Maishunku and Aminu Sheriff,
The screenplay for "Ahmad" was written by Yakubu M. Kumo
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3. Basaja Gidan Yari
If you like crime and investigation, then you’ll want to watch “Basaja Gidan Yari”. The crime drama was directed by popular filmmaker Adam A. Zango.
4. Dan Kuka
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“Dan Kuka”
5. Fasbir
"Fasbir" stars some of Kannywood’s favourites including Ali Nuhu, Faraga, Tanimu Akawu, and Ramadan Booth.
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6. Iyalina
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7. Kasa ta
Starring Nuhu, Rahama Sadau, Sadiq, Hauwa Maina, and Hadiza Mohammed, "Kasa Ta" (My Nation), a political drama was directed by Auwal.
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8. Mahaukaciya
Jamila Umar Nagudu plays the role of the leading lady in "Mahaukaciya
9. Maula
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This emotional drama was directed by Ali Gumzak.
10. Nasibi
This Kannywood drama stars Ali Nuhu, alongside Maryam Gidado. It was directed by Abubakar Shehu.
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