Why I dumped music for acting — Abdul Shareef
Prominent Kannywood actor, Abdul Shareef, has told PREMIUM TIMES HAUSA why he dumped music to embrace acting.
The actor, whose brother, Umar Shareef, is a popular Kannywood singer, said his foray into acting was by sheer providence.
“I have always loved film making and acting. I worked my way into the Kannywood film industry in 2012 without my brother’s influence. Many people thought I would become a famous singer like my brother. I am not under any compulsion to become a musician. Although I had a stint in music, acting remains my first love.”
Hassana Dalhat, a Kannywood film promoter also spoke highly of Abdul in an interview with PREMIUM TIMES Hausa.
He said, “When Abdul Shareef featured in his first movie five years ago it was a shocker for many of us. We all thought Abdul would become a musician like his brother, but he has proven that he is a born actor.”
The 33-year-old actor also opened up about his acting career.
“I have been working as a crew member, screenwriter and a movie producer before I became an actor. My dream is to work hard and be counted among the best actors in Kannywood. Acting was tasking at first but I am now used to it. I have starred in many hit movies but my all-time favourite is Jinin Jiki na.”
Abdul who is married with three kids has also written and produced several Kannywood hit movies.
Source: PREMIUM TIMES
Receive Alerts on: Whatsapp: 08155131310
Twitter: @hotjist
Facebook: hotjist.com
Instagram: hotjist
Share your story with us: SMS: 08155131310
Whatsapp: 08155131310
Email: hotjist@outlook.com
More Stories
JUST IN: NIGERIA, BENIN SPLIT POINTS IN AFCON QUALIFIER
Benin Republic held Nigeria to a draw in a qualification game for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Although...
LOOKMAN, RONALDO, MESSI, RODRI, OTHERS MAKE GLOBE SOCCER AWARDS SHORTLIST
Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman joined the long list of prominent footballers nominated for the 2024 Globe Soccer Awards men’s best player...
ONDO ELECTION: THREE CANDIDATES STEP DOWN, ENDORSE AIYEDATIWA
Just 48 hours before the Ondo State governorship election, three gubernatorial candidates have withdrawn from the race, endorsing Governor Lucky...
PONZI SCHEME OPERATORS RISK N20 MILLION FINE, IMPRISONMENT – SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says the Investments and Securities Bill (ISB) 2024 has proposed a penalty of N20...
ECOWAS COURT DISMISSES N50M COMPENSATION SUIT FOR ABUJA-KADUNA TRAIN VICTIMS
The ECOWAS Court of Justice on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, which sought...
LAKURAWA: NO CAUSE FOR ALARM, MEMBERSHIP LIMITED TO 200 – MAJOR GEN. ADAMU LAKA
The National Coordinator of the National Counter-Terrorism Centre, Major General Adamu Laka, has assured Nigerians that there is no cause...