Thursday, April 29, 2010
And the winners are ...
•Best male playback singer
Sadi Sidi Sharifai (Tumbin Giwa)
•Best female playback singer
Murja Baba (Aikatau)
•Best make up artist
Suji Jos (Dangin Miji)
•Best costumier
Mansura Collectibles (Sai Na Dawo)
•Best film editor
Aminu Mu’azu Barci (Tumbin Giwa)
•Best screen play
Nasir S. Gwangwazo (Dare Da Yawa)
•Best up-and- coming actor
Zaharaddeen Sani (Abin Bauta)
•Best Up-and coming actress
Fati K.K (Tumbin Giwa)
•Besta actor in supporting role
Tanimu Akawu (Duniyar Sama)
•Best actress In supporting role
Amina Garba (Mela)
•Best film
Tumbin Giwa
•Best director
Ishaq Sidi Ishaq (Tumbin Giwa)
•Best actress
Hauwa Maina (Halin Mutum)
•Best actor
Ibrahim Maishinku (Jamila da Jamilu)
SIM HERO OF THE YEAR
Ali Nuhu
Sadi Sidi Sharifai (Tumbin Giwa)
•Best female playback singer
Murja Baba (Aikatau)
•Best make up artist
Suji Jos (Dangin Miji)
•Best costumier
Mansura Collectibles (Sai Na Dawo)
•Best film editor
Aminu Mu’azu Barci (Tumbin Giwa)
•Best screen play
Nasir S. Gwangwazo (Dare Da Yawa)
•Best up-and- coming actor
Zaharaddeen Sani (Abin Bauta)
•Best Up-and coming actress
Fati K.K (Tumbin Giwa)
•Besta actor in supporting role
Tanimu Akawu (Duniyar Sama)
•Best actress In supporting role
Amina Garba (Mela)
•Best film
Tumbin Giwa
•Best director
Ishaq Sidi Ishaq (Tumbin Giwa)
•Best actress
Hauwa Maina (Halin Mutum)
•Best actor
Ibrahim Maishinku (Jamila da Jamilu)
SIM HERO OF THE YEAR
Ali Nuhu
Savannah Movie Awards Was Self-Sponsored–Dahiru
•Maishunku Emerged Best Actor As Ali Nuhu Lifts ‘Palme d’Or’
•SIM Is To Kannywood What AMAA Is To Nollywood –NFC Boss
Glitz And Glamour At SIM Awards
The maiden edition of the Savannah International Movie Awards (SIM awards) held last weekend at the Ladi Kwali Hall, Sheraton Hotels & Towers, Abuja. The event, which attracted major players from the Hausa film industry and dignitaries from all works of life, was termed as the first of its kind in the history of Kannywood.
A popular actor and one of the nominees for best actor in supporting role category, Rabi'u Rikadawa, described the event as a pace-setter. On the red-carpet, Rikadawa, who is widely known as Dila, said it was quite impressive, adding that the red-carpet is of international standard.
In his welcome address, the President, SIM awards, Mohammed Dahiru, congratulated his team members for making the event successful. He thanked the special guests and dignitaries for honouring their invitation. He also congratulated the nominees for their immense contributions to the industry and affirmed that the nomination alone is a victory and for the winners, Dahiru assured them of special packages after the event.
While answering questions from newsmen, the SIM awards CEO said the event is soley sponsored by his company. He however, recognised with the support given to them by the Zain Nigeria, who presented token gifts and sovenuers to all nominees and winners at the event. Adding that his team is working out modalities of seeking for sponsorships from corporate bodies and other government parastatals.
In his remarks, the chairman of the occassion, Mallam Abdulkareem Mohammed, congratulated the organisers of the event on their focus and urged the practitioners of the Hausa film industry to make use of the opportunities preserved together by the organisers of SIM Awards to foster the industry ahead.
Equally speaking, the managing director, Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC), Mr. Afolabi Adesanya, who served as the special guest of honour, expressed his happiness for the giant strides of the organisers of SIM awards. He said "In every entertainment region of the world, there is a body set up to reward hardworking actors and actresses. The SIM awards is to Kannywood what the African Movie Awards Academy (AMAA) is to Nollywood. On this platform, Kannywood can grow and become what it is meant to be."
The Award ceremony was conducted under a peaceful atmosphere. The popular and multiple award winning actor, Ali Nuhu was honoured with the prestigious award, 'SIM Hero Of The Year'. The award goes to a performing artist in the industry, who cuts across borders and made remarkable achievements. The award is synanymous with Cannes' Palme d'Or. Also honoured, were the veteran and famous actor, Daudu Galadanci and the late Hauwa Ali-Dodo (Biba Problem) who was accorded with a post-humous award for her immense contributions to the Hausa film industry.
•SIM Is To Kannywood What AMAA Is To Nollywood –NFC Boss
Glitz And Glamour At SIM Awards
The maiden edition of the Savannah International Movie Awards (SIM awards) held last weekend at the Ladi Kwali Hall, Sheraton Hotels & Towers, Abuja. The event, which attracted major players from the Hausa film industry and dignitaries from all works of life, was termed as the first of its kind in the history of Kannywood.
A popular actor and one of the nominees for best actor in supporting role category, Rabi'u Rikadawa, described the event as a pace-setter. On the red-carpet, Rikadawa, who is widely known as Dila, said it was quite impressive, adding that the red-carpet is of international standard.
In his welcome address, the President, SIM awards, Mohammed Dahiru, congratulated his team members for making the event successful. He thanked the special guests and dignitaries for honouring their invitation. He also congratulated the nominees for their immense contributions to the industry and affirmed that the nomination alone is a victory and for the winners, Dahiru assured them of special packages after the event.
While answering questions from newsmen, the SIM awards CEO said the event is soley sponsored by his company. He however, recognised with the support given to them by the Zain Nigeria, who presented token gifts and sovenuers to all nominees and winners at the event. Adding that his team is working out modalities of seeking for sponsorships from corporate bodies and other government parastatals.
In his remarks, the chairman of the occassion, Mallam Abdulkareem Mohammed, congratulated the organisers of the event on their focus and urged the practitioners of the Hausa film industry to make use of the opportunities preserved together by the organisers of SIM Awards to foster the industry ahead.
Equally speaking, the managing director, Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC), Mr. Afolabi Adesanya, who served as the special guest of honour, expressed his happiness for the giant strides of the organisers of SIM awards. He said "In every entertainment region of the world, there is a body set up to reward hardworking actors and actresses. The SIM awards is to Kannywood what the African Movie Awards Academy (AMAA) is to Nollywood. On this platform, Kannywood can grow and become what it is meant to be."
The Award ceremony was conducted under a peaceful atmosphere. The popular and multiple award winning actor, Ali Nuhu was honoured with the prestigious award, 'SIM Hero Of The Year'. The award goes to a performing artist in the industry, who cuts across borders and made remarkable achievements. The award is synanymous with Cannes' Palme d'Or. Also honoured, were the veteran and famous actor, Daudu Galadanci and the late Hauwa Ali-Dodo (Biba Problem) who was accorded with a post-humous award for her immense contributions to the Hausa film industry.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
LEADERSHIP Staff Bags SIMA Award
LEADERSHIP Newspapers Group Ltd. was at the weekend honoured as one of the pillars behind the propagation of the northern film industry.
This was announced by the Chairman/CEO of Stars In Movie Awards (SIMA), Miss Lavonne Cele-Tawo.
She commended the incisive reports and support the paper gives to the movie industry in the North and its contributions to the Hausa film genre.
Cele-Tawo, who is also the publisher of BEST MOMENTS magazine, said that at a time when the Northern movie industry, Kannywood, lacked patriots, who would foster its mandate, LEADERSHIP newspapers displayed remarkable forsight by appreciating the efforts of the stakeholders in the infantile film industry which is now gradually coming of age.
She said Al-Amin Ciroma, the recipient of the award, was chosen for his good work, determination and passion for the entertainment industry.
Responding, Ciroma, thanked the organisers for honouring him and dedicated the award to his colleagues in the entertainment beats and charged them to keep up their good works.
Also honoured were the wife of the former Vice President, Mrs. Titi Atiku Abubakar, Dr. Karima Ahmed Sani, wife of the former Zamfara State governor, and Malam Dahiru Mohammed, Chairman, Gamzaki Channel and 3SP International Limited.
Others are popular actors Ibrahim Maishunku, Baballe Hayatu, Zainab Idris and Sa'adiyya Mohammed (Gyale), who were honoured as friends of Nollywood for their contribution to the Hausa film industry, alongside prominent Nollywood actors.
This was announced by the Chairman/CEO of Stars In Movie Awards (SIMA), Miss Lavonne Cele-Tawo.
She commended the incisive reports and support the paper gives to the movie industry in the North and its contributions to the Hausa film genre.
Cele-Tawo, who is also the publisher of BEST MOMENTS magazine, said that at a time when the Northern movie industry, Kannywood, lacked patriots, who would foster its mandate, LEADERSHIP newspapers displayed remarkable forsight by appreciating the efforts of the stakeholders in the infantile film industry which is now gradually coming of age.
She said Al-Amin Ciroma, the recipient of the award, was chosen for his good work, determination and passion for the entertainment industry.
Responding, Ciroma, thanked the organisers for honouring him and dedicated the award to his colleagues in the entertainment beats and charged them to keep up their good works.
Also honoured were the wife of the former Vice President, Mrs. Titi Atiku Abubakar, Dr. Karima Ahmed Sani, wife of the former Zamfara State governor, and Malam Dahiru Mohammed, Chairman, Gamzaki Channel and 3SP International Limited.
Others are popular actors Ibrahim Maishunku, Baballe Hayatu, Zainab Idris and Sa'adiyya Mohammed (Gyale), who were honoured as friends of Nollywood for their contribution to the Hausa film industry, alongside prominent Nollywood actors.
Hajj: 64,000 Pilgrims Evacuated
(Published Dec 21st, 2009 in LEADERSHIP)
Barely six days to the deadline of the airlift in Saudi Arabia, less than 70,000 pilgrims were airlifted back home. It will be recalled that last week, some Zamfara State and the FCT pilgrims went on a peaceful demonstration on the manner they were evacuated at the King AbdulAziz International Airport, Jeddah; a situation that necessitated the Nigerian Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), the head of the pilgrims affairs in the states and the air carriers to hold a closed door meeting in order to avert the situation and map out possible ways of speedy exercise.
In a statement, NAHCON spokesman, Uba Mana said the commission has already mapped out strategies to finally evacuate all pilgrims before the deadline of 26 December. According to him, if not for the fuel shortage and the sudden breakdown of one of the Kabo aircrafts, the exercise would have been on the final round by now. He assured that all things are now in proper place to beat the deadline.
Similarly, the death toll of Nigerian pilgrims in he Kingdom of Saudi Arabia so far hit 45 and the birth toll risen to 14. Responding on the mortality update, the head of the medical team of Hajj 2009, Dr. Ibrahim A. Kana, said most of the deaths are as a result of hypertension. He called on pilgrims to always frequent the available clinics for proper consultation and medication, saying that pilgrims who are hypertensive should take things easy and be more prayerful, "I want to call on those who are hypertensive to please take things easy, sometimes they allow personal pressures disturb them. But in the holy land, they should engage in prayers in Haram and for the mean time take things easy." Said Kana.
Commenting on the birth rates, the head of the medical team said so far the toll reached 14 with Kano state as the highest followed by Zamfara and other states. On how they maneuvered their ways to pilgrimage, Dr. Kana said some of them were not at the initial screening centres, probably because of their high connection, "Some of them you won't see them at the screening centres, you just see them at the tarmac boarding, so what can you do? We know pregnancy is not a contradiction to Hajj, but then considering the nature of the exercise, it is a tough business with a lot of stress, at times, one can trek from Mina to Arafat or Muzdalifa to Mina and vice versa. How can a pregnant woman survive the huddles. You know stress can easily induce pregnancy, which is God's giving." He said.
Leadership gathered that a Zamfara pilgrim was said to have been blocked with her newly born baby while boarding an airline. Reports shows that the woman gave birth at the pilgrim hotel room in Mecca, which the Saudi authorities demand the proper birth papers. "It is a sad story, the woman delivered at the pilgrims hotel room, which is against the Saudi policy, they have demanded for the proper birth certificate." Said Dr. Kana. As at the time of filing this report, the woman and her husband have returned back to Mecca from Jeddah to acquire the papers that will allow them pass the immigration protocols at the Jeddah Airport.
Barely six days to the deadline of the airlift in Saudi Arabia, less than 70,000 pilgrims were airlifted back home. It will be recalled that last week, some Zamfara State and the FCT pilgrims went on a peaceful demonstration on the manner they were evacuated at the King AbdulAziz International Airport, Jeddah; a situation that necessitated the Nigerian Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), the head of the pilgrims affairs in the states and the air carriers to hold a closed door meeting in order to avert the situation and map out possible ways of speedy exercise.
In a statement, NAHCON spokesman, Uba Mana said the commission has already mapped out strategies to finally evacuate all pilgrims before the deadline of 26 December. According to him, if not for the fuel shortage and the sudden breakdown of one of the Kabo aircrafts, the exercise would have been on the final round by now. He assured that all things are now in proper place to beat the deadline.
Similarly, the death toll of Nigerian pilgrims in he Kingdom of Saudi Arabia so far hit 45 and the birth toll risen to 14. Responding on the mortality update, the head of the medical team of Hajj 2009, Dr. Ibrahim A. Kana, said most of the deaths are as a result of hypertension. He called on pilgrims to always frequent the available clinics for proper consultation and medication, saying that pilgrims who are hypertensive should take things easy and be more prayerful, "I want to call on those who are hypertensive to please take things easy, sometimes they allow personal pressures disturb them. But in the holy land, they should engage in prayers in Haram and for the mean time take things easy." Said Kana.
Commenting on the birth rates, the head of the medical team said so far the toll reached 14 with Kano state as the highest followed by Zamfara and other states. On how they maneuvered their ways to pilgrimage, Dr. Kana said some of them were not at the initial screening centres, probably because of their high connection, "Some of them you won't see them at the screening centres, you just see them at the tarmac boarding, so what can you do? We know pregnancy is not a contradiction to Hajj, but then considering the nature of the exercise, it is a tough business with a lot of stress, at times, one can trek from Mina to Arafat or Muzdalifa to Mina and vice versa. How can a pregnant woman survive the huddles. You know stress can easily induce pregnancy, which is God's giving." He said.
Leadership gathered that a Zamfara pilgrim was said to have been blocked with her newly born baby while boarding an airline. Reports shows that the woman gave birth at the pilgrim hotel room in Mecca, which the Saudi authorities demand the proper birth papers. "It is a sad story, the woman delivered at the pilgrims hotel room, which is against the Saudi policy, they have demanded for the proper birth certificate." Said Dr. Kana. As at the time of filing this report, the woman and her husband have returned back to Mecca from Jeddah to acquire the papers that will allow them pass the immigration protocols at the Jeddah Airport.
30 Nigerian Pilgrims Die In Saudi Arabia
(Published DEC 7)
Thirty Nigerian pilgrims have so far lost their lives in Saudi Arabia during the 2009 Hajj, spokesman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Alhaji Uba Mana, has said.
Mana, who is the head of media and publicity of the commission, told our reporter in an interview in Mecca on Monday that Kebbi, Niger, Sokoto, Kano, Zamfara, Plateau, Nasawa, Bauchi, Lagos, Yobe, and Borno each lost pilgrims during the Hajj.
Giving a breakdown, Mana said that Kebbi State lost five pilgrims, Niger and Sokoto lost four each, Kano and Plateau states lost three pilgrims each, Nasarawa, Bauchi and Zamfara states lost two each, while Lagos, Yobe and Borno states lost one pilgrim each.
He explained that the three pilgrims that died from Kano State came through international route and not through the state’s pilgrims welfare board.
Mana said that of the 30 that lost their lives, three were knocked down by moving vehicles, two as a result of kidney failure, while the rest died of hypertension and heart related ailments.
On the transportation of pilgrims back home from Saudi Arabia, the NAHCON spokesman said that 15,000 pilgrims have so far returned home and reiterated that all Nigerian pilgrims would be back at home by December 26.
Thirty Nigerian pilgrims have so far lost their lives in Saudi Arabia during the 2009 Hajj, spokesman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Alhaji Uba Mana, has said.
Mana, who is the head of media and publicity of the commission, told our reporter in an interview in Mecca on Monday that Kebbi, Niger, Sokoto, Kano, Zamfara, Plateau, Nasawa, Bauchi, Lagos, Yobe, and Borno each lost pilgrims during the Hajj.
Giving a breakdown, Mana said that Kebbi State lost five pilgrims, Niger and Sokoto lost four each, Kano and Plateau states lost three pilgrims each, Nasarawa, Bauchi and Zamfara states lost two each, while Lagos, Yobe and Borno states lost one pilgrim each.
He explained that the three pilgrims that died from Kano State came through international route and not through the state’s pilgrims welfare board.
Mana said that of the 30 that lost their lives, three were knocked down by moving vehicles, two as a result of kidney failure, while the rest died of hypertension and heart related ailments.
On the transportation of pilgrims back home from Saudi Arabia, the NAHCON spokesman said that 15,000 pilgrims have so far returned home and reiterated that all Nigerian pilgrims would be back at home by December 26.
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