Rukayya Dawayya
Rukayya Dawayya | |
|---|---|
| Born | Rukayya Umar Santa October 17th, 1985 Kano State |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | Dawayya |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Education | Mass Communication |
| Alma mater | Bayero University Kano |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Business Woman |
| Years active | 2000-present |
| Children | 1 |
Rukayya Umar Dawaiya (born 17 October 1985) is a Nigerian Kannywood actress from Kano State Nigeria.[1]
Early life and education[edit]
Rukayya Umar Dawayya was born on 17 October 1985 in Kano. Her father is a business man from Matazu, Katsina State while her mother is from Borno State. Dawayya did her Primary and Secondary schools in Kano where she obtained a certificate in Arabic language in Saudi Arabia. Dawayya also obtained the National Diploma in Mass Communication from Bayero University Kano.[2][3]
Career[edit]
Rukayya Umar Dawaiya made her film debut in 2000 in her debut film "Dawayya" which earned her the title of Dawayya. According to her website, she has made a name for herself in the film Dawayya which has inspired her to continue making films. Dawayya has made over 150 films in the Hausa Film industry. Dawayya is an ambassador to some companies inside and outside Nigeria. She is also a politician and business woman.[4][5][6]
Personal life[edit]
Dawayya married in 2012 and divorced in 2014.[7] She has a son who was born in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ "Why I'll act, pursue political career - Dawayya". Daily Trust. 2019-12-21. Retrieved 2022-03-25.
- ^ "Tarihin Jaruma Rukayya Dawayya(Rukayya Umar)". Haskenews-All About Arewa. Retrieved 2022-03-25.
- ^ "Ina Jin Dadin Yadda Jama'a Suka Karbi Harkar Fim Na Hausa, Har Ma Yara Sun Watsar Da Indiyanci Sun Rungumi Hausa - in ji Jaruma Rukayya Umar". VOA (in Hausa). Retrieved 2022-03-25.
- ^ Ibrahim, Aminu (2019-12-21). "Dalilin da yasa nake wasan kwaikwayo kuma nake siyasa - Rukayya Dawayya". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. (in Hausa). Retrieved 2022-03-25.
- ^ "Daga bakin mai ita tare da Rukayya Dawayya". BBC News Hausa (in Hausa). 2019-11-21. Retrieved 2022-03-25.
- ^ Suleiman, Faridat (2021-07-17). "How I made my money in Kannywood - Rukayya Dawayya". Neptune Prime. Retrieved 2022-03-25.
- ^ "Auren Rukayya Dawayya ya mutu". Aminiya. 2014-10-09. Retrieved 2022-03-25.
- ^ Blueprint (2014-10-27). "My ex divorced me through text message – Rukayya Dawayya". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 2022-03-25.