Kannywood producers suspend star actress, Nafisat Abdullahi, for organising party

The Arewa Film makers Association of Nigeria, AFMAN, said it has suspended popular Kannywood actress, Nafisat Abdullahi, for two years for improper conduct.

The association said Nafisa was suspended for conduct that violates the rules and regulation of the association. It accused her of organising a party, alongside her friends, Fati Washa and Ummi Lollipop, both actresses and colleagues of Nafisa.

A member of the Arewa Film Makers Association, Ismail Afakallahu, revealed that though the three actresses were summoned for questioning, only Fati and Ummi were present. He said Nafisat ignored the summons and did not attend the panel.

Another official of the association, who did not want his name mentioned, said, 

“Nafisa was summoned for questioning relating to her recent activities and behaviours’ in the Kannywood which is not in line with the rules and regulations of the Association. Yet the actress proved stubborn and did not show up at the call of the Association. So the Association decided to punish her by suspending her.”

Many actors and actresses in Kannywood, the Hausa version of the Nigerian movie industry, however, condemned the suspension saying it was uncalled for.

“Nafisat Abdullahi does better than most of the actresses in the industry. She is a great actress and we all know that,” said Fatima Mohammed, a Kannywood movie promoter.

Meanwhile, the actress, who seems unperturbed by the happenings, has said she would be travelling to India today for a two weeks vacation.

“Leaving 4 India tomorrow morning!4 a two weeks vacation!! so excited!you should all take a vacation from too many drama!!!!!!!!!!!!!,” she tweeted.