Popular Nigerian Actor Is Dead

Popular Nigerian Actor Is Dead

The death of a veteran Kannywood actor, Aminu Muhammad popularly known as Kawu Mala has thrown the industry and his colleagues into a sad mood.

Naija News reports that Mala whose career in the Kannywood section of Nigeria’s Nollywood industry spanned about twenty years died on Sunday evening after battling a heart-related illness for several years.

He is survived by his wife and more than 10 children.

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The late actor was buried on Monday morning at Haye Cemetery in Nasarawa Local Government Area of Kano State in accordance with Islamic traditions.

A colleague of the actor, Murtala Karabiti was quoted to have told newsmen that the death of Mala is a great loss to the industry as he made significant contributions during his lifetime.

“Doctor, as we used to call him, is a friend to everyone and a brother to most of us. I have known him for over 20 years, and all through these years, I have never heard any bad comments about him. He has gone; ours is to pray for the repose of his soul,” he said.