Maryam Yahaya is a Nigerian film actress in the Kannywood industry. She gained recognition for starring in Taraddadi, a movie directed by Elnass Ajenda. For her role, Yahaya was nominated as best promising actress by City People Entertainment Awards in 2017. She was also nominated as best actress by City People Entertainment Awards in 2018.
Career Yahaya wanted to act from her childhood and was inspired by the Hausa movies she watched. She made her debut in the film Gidan Abinci, followed by Barauniya and Tabo, in which she played minor roles. She gained fame after adapting a leading role originally meant for Bilkisu Shema in Mansoor, a sensation movie directed by Ali Nuhu.
Filmography + Films in which Yahaya has appeared Title YearRoleGidan Abinci2016Barauniya2016Tabo2017Mijin Yarinya2017Mansoor2017MaryamMariya2018MariyaJummai Ko Larai2018Matan Zamani2018Hafiz2018Gidan Kashe Awo2018Gurguwa2018Mujadala2018Wutar Kara2019Sareenah2019Jaruma2020Gidan Kashe Ahu2020Tsakaninmu2021NafisaAlaqa2021UmmiHikima2021Lamba2022Sarki Goma Zamani Goma2021sakaninmu 2021NafisaZan Rayu Dake2019
See also List of Nigerian actors List of Kannywood actors
References