Top 7 Kannywood directors of 2016
The list features the directors of “Kasa Ta,” "Maula," “Iyalina” and more.
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The Hausa language movie industry popularly called Kannywood saw some interesting releases ranging from comedy to action movies. Pulse Movies has rounded up a list of the creative key players whose projects were well accepted.
In compiling this list, Pulse Movies, collaborated with industry professionals and Kannywood movie enthusiasts to decide who deserved to be recognised for their skills and work done in 2016.
Here’s a list of some of the top directors in Kannywood for the year 2016.
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1. Ali Gumzak
Notable movies released this year: “Ana Wata Ga Wata”, “Baiwar Allah”, and emotional drama “Maula”.
2. Falalu Dorayi
Notable movie released this year: “Basaja Gidan Yari”
3. Imran S.I Ashir
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Notable movie released this year: “Fasbir”, “Bilhaqq”
4. Muazam Idi Yari
Notable movies released this year: “Ahmad”, “Gudun jini”
5. Sadiq Mafiya
Notable movies released this year: “Afra”, “Yar Amana”
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6. Yaseen Auwal
7. Abubakar Shehu
Notable films released this year: “Nasibi”, “Rabin raina”, “Bakin Mulki”
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