Nafisa Abdullahi Biography

The full name of Nafisa Abdullahi is Nafisa Abdulrahman Abdullahi. She is a Nigerian actress, producer, director, and entrepreneur. She owns two businesses and a film production company. Her expertise in the Nigerian film industry (Nollywood) has earned her numerous accolades. Nafisat Abdullahi is the most awarded Kannywood actress.

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Real Name:	Nafisa Abdulrahman Abdullahi
Age	January 23, 1991
Place of Birth:	Jos
Nationality:	Nigerian
Marital Status:	Single
Occupation:	Actress, Producer, Director, Entrepreneur
Net Worth	$1.8 million

Early Life and Education

Nafisa Abdullahi was born on January 23, 1991, in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. Her father is Abdulrahman Abdullahi, a wealthy car dealer and elder statesman. She is the fourth daughter of her father.

Her family is from Kano, but they moved to Jos, where her father founded an automobile company.

Alhaji Abdulrahman Abdullahi and his first wife, Hajiya Zainab Abdullahi, gave birth to Nafisa Abdullahi. Both of her parents are late.

She comes from a wealthy Muslim family from the Hausa community. Nafisa Abdullahi has two older sisters and one older brother.

Her siblings’ names are Fatima Abdullahi, Muhammad Abdullahi, and Asma’u Abdullahi.

Nafisa went to Air Force Private School in Jos before transferring to Government Girls Secondary School, Dutse, in Abuja.

She also earned a degree in theatre arts from the University of Jos. She is currently a student at the London School of Photography, where she studies photography.

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Career

Nafisa began her acting career at the age of 19. In 2010, she landed her first significant main role in the film “Sai Wata Rana,” which was produced by FKD Productions and directed by Ali Nuhu, a Kannywood legend.

In 2012, Nafisat Abdullahi appeared in “Blood and Henna“, a Nigerian film directed by Kenneth Gyang. She appeared alongside celebrities such as Ali Nuhu and Sadiq Sani Sadiq.

At the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards, the film received six nominations and won Best Costume Design. Lamiraj, another popular film starring Nafisat, was also a box office success.

Aminu Saira directed both Lamiraj and Ya Daga Allah, which earned the actress awards for “Best Actress” in 2013 and “Ya Daga Allah” in 2014.

Movies that Nafisa has featured in include:

Ahlul Kitab
Toron Giwa
Auren Tagwaye
Sai Wata Rana
Addini ko Al’Ada
Allo
Yar Agadez
Ban Kasheta Ba
Ya daga Allah
Blood and Henna
Ummi
Baban Sadik
Dawo Dawo
Alhaki Kwikwiyo
Farar Saka
Cikin Waye?
Dan Marayan Zaki
Zango
Gabar Cikin Gida
Alkawarina
Har Abada
Dan Almajiri
Laifin Dadi
Alhini
Madubin Dubawa
Badi Ba Rai
Fataken Dare
Baiwar Allah
Lamiraj
Dare
Guguwar So
Haaja
Jari Hujja

Nafisa has won many awards which include:

Year	Event	Prize
2016	City People Entertainment Award	Best Actress of the Year (Kannywood)
2016	MTN Award	Best Actress
2016	AMMA Awards	Best Actress of the Year
2016	3rd Kannywood Awards	Best Kannywood Actress
2015	2nd Kannywood Awards	Best Kannywood Actress
2014	1st Kannywood Awards	Best Kannywood Actress (Popular Choice Award)
2014	Africa Movie Academy Awards	Best Actress of the Year
2013	City People Entertainment Award	Best Actress of the Year (Kannywood)

Nafisa Abdullahi Net Worth

Nafisa Abdullahi is a popular Nigerian actress, producer, director, entrepreneur with a net worth of $1.8 million.

Personal Life

Nafisa once made headlines when she stated that she would never marry a Kannywood star, no matter who he is, because she has so many admirers.

When asked about her marriage ceremony, which was postponed a few months ago, the actress claimed she had no knowledge of it and that the date had been set for her by news websites spreading false information.

The actress went on to say that she has many boyfriends and that she has already nominated one to marry if God wills, but that he is not a Kannywood actor.