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  • Why I cannot quit filmmaking for marriage-Rahama Sadau

    Why I cannot quit filmmaking for marriage-Rahama Sadau

    Popular Kannywood actress, Rahama Sadau has averred that she cannot quit acting for marriage.

    The 27-year-old Hausa movie star brought this revelation to light on Wednesday during an interactive session with her fans on Twitter.

    Her remark had come as a reaction to a question during an interactive session with her fans on Twitter on Wednesday.

    During the 30-minute session which spanned several aspects of Rahama’s life, a fan had asked if she was ready to give up filmmaking for marriage.

    But responding, Sadau wondered why women have continued to thrive in other fields but often criticised for considering filmmaking as a career.

    “Why quit filmmaking for marriage? Is filmmaking not an occupation? Why is it okay to have women in different areas of organization but not in filmmaking ? Media for example,” she retorted.

    The actress also reacted to continual criticism of her actions by the public, noting that such backlashes are sometimes “unfair.”

    Sadau, however, said she remained unperturbed over people’s opinions about her.

    “Entirely!!!!! But I’m not bothered. it’s an open space where everybody thinks he’s opinion matters when it does not!!! #AskRahama,” she wrote.

     

  • I have not been sentenced to jail-Rahama Sadau

    I have not been sentenced to jail-Rahama Sadau

    Embattled actress, Rahama Sadau has reacted to claims that she has been jailed over a picture of her wearing a backless gown . The post got a lot of backlash and criticisms, especially from northerners.

    Sadau expressed her displeasure over the false news spread about her, adding that this is not the time for ‘Fake news’. She also debunked claims that she has been probed by the police.

    The Kannywood actress wrote on Twitter:” I haven’t received any police invitation or court trial. I’m reiterating this to well wishers that I’m SAFE and FINE and I have never received any legal trial for whatever reason. To those trying to bank on this issue to create an unrest, Please give it a rest..!!

    I have received many messages that I have been arrested and sentenced to jail earlier today. I have no idea where the news emanated from. I’m therefore calling on people to stop spreading FAKE and unfounded stories…

    I understand the love & concern pouring out from some concerned individuals & it’s much appreciated. It’s indeed a hard time for me. This is not the right time for FAKE NEWS. Much love to those who reached out, I’m grateful. Love Rahama”.

     

     

  • Minister of Communication, other Ulamas to try Rahama Sadau for blasphemy

    Minister of Communication, other Ulamas to try Rahama Sadau for blasphemy

    The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Issa Ali Pantami has been listed among other Ulamas that will try Rahama Sadau for blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the petitioner, Mr. Lawal Muhammad Gusau made this known in a statement on Saturday.

    After filing a petition to the Inspector General of Police on alleged case of blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad caused by Sadau’s photos, the petitioner gave a list of four conditions to be met.

    Recall that Sadau’s pictures recently stirred controversy on social media, which forced the actress to withdraw them and apologise.

    Some Northern muslims felt the pictures were offensive to the conservative Northern Nigerian and to Islam, her faith. Others disagreed and rose in her defense.

    But in a press statement released by the petitioner, Mr. Lawal Muhammad Gusau, on Saturday, the Kannywood actress must meet the following conditions as attached.

    The petition warned that if care is not taken, the social media photos of the 27-year-old actress could cause a crisis in the Northern part of Nigeria. It cited an incident in Kano where a singer who allegedly blasphemed the Prophet was attacked by a mob.

    Mr Gusau said, ” in response to the report by BBC Hause transmitted on the 7th day of November 2020 that Rahama Sadau is due to arrive to Kaduna, Nigeria with her Lawyers to defend herself on the allegation of blasphemy labelled against her she should note the followings”

    The conditions include that her lawyer(s) must be Muslims, the Police should only convey her to the Sharia court, renowned Islamic scholars like Isa Pantami should be the judges of the day and that Arewa lawyers should not defend Rahama Sadau.

    See the full statement here:

    Conditions to be met in respect of Rahama Sadau’s allegation of blasphemy on the Prophet Muhammad (SAW)

    In response to the report by BBC Hausa transmitted on the 7th day of November 2020 that Rahama Sadau is due to arrive to Kaduna, Nigeria, with her Lawyers to defend herself on the allegation of the blasphemy labelled against her, she should note the followings-

    1. Her lawyer (s) MUST be Muslim by faith. This is predicated on the fact that it is only a Muslim Lawyer that can understand the proceedings of Sharia Court. It is a matter relating to Hadiths of the Prophet and the Glorious Holy Qur’an and not a matter relating to the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

    2. The Police should only observe their constitutional role of conveying her to Islamic Shariah Court after conduction discreet investigation of the case in issue.

    3. Renowned Islamic scholars like Sheikh (Dr.) Ahmed Mahmoud Gumi, Kaduna, Sheikh Ahmed BUK from Kano, Sheikh Kabir Haruna Gombe from Gombe state, Shekh Nura Khalil (Digital) from Abuja and Sheikh Ali Isa Pantami (Hon. Minister of Communication) will be the Ulamas that will give Islamic interpretation with regards to the balsphemy on the Prophet Muhammed (SAW).

    4 We compliment the resolve of Arewa lawyers for not interfering in the cases of blasphemy against one Aminu Sherif and Umar Farouq. We expect the Arewa Layers and most particularly Lawyers in Kaduna not to interfere in Rahama Sadau’s case.

    Finally, we wish to call on the general public to remain calm, while assuring all Muslim faithful that justice will take its course.

    Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria! Long live the Nigeria Police Force!

  • Trouble looms as Police probe Rahama Sadau for posting backless gown photo on Twitter

    Trouble looms as Police probe Rahama Sadau for posting backless gown photo on Twitter

    The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the Kaduna State Commissioner of Police, Umar Muri, to investigate Kannywood actress, Rahama Sadau, who created a stir earlier in the week for posting a photo of herself on social media wearing a backless gown and not covering her hair in flouting of Islamic laws.

    The probe is follow-up to a petition written to the IG by one Mallam Lawal Gusau.

    Sadau, who has been banned by the northern movie industry, had on Monday shared the photo which caused a heated debate on social media.

    The actress afterward deleted the picture and apologized to her fans that are mainly from northern Nigeria but many blamed her for attracting negative comments towards Islam.

    In a letter signed by the Principal Staff Officer to the IG, Idowu Owohunwa, the CP of Kaduna State was ordered to look into the matter.

    A copy of the letter, dated November 3, 2020, marked CR:7000/IGP.SEC/ABJ/Vol.508/313, was posted on social media by FIM Magazine.

    The letter is titled, ‘Complaint of Causing and Acknowledging Derogatory and Blasphemous Comments Against Prophet Muhammed On Rahma Sadau, Kaduna, Kaduna State and Request for Urgent Intervention’.

    It reads in part, “I am to convey the directive of the Inspector General of Police that you treat proactively with a view to ensuring that the development does not result in any act that could threaten public peace and security. The Inspector-General of Police further directs that you furnish him with updates accordingly.”

     

  • Drama as northern filmmakers blacklist Rahama Sadau

    Drama as northern filmmakers blacklist Rahama Sadau

    The northern filmmakers under the aegis of Motion Picture Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MOPPAN) has suspended Kannywood actress, Rahama Sadau over a raunchy picture she posted on social media two days ago.
    The statement from the body says the post by the actress has resulted to blasphemous comments against the Holy Prophet of Islam on Twitter and other social media handles.
    The apex body of northern filmmakers had earlier suspended the actress in October of 2016 for similar misconduct. But the Kano State Censors Board under Mallam Ismail Na Abba Afakkallah granted her unconditional pardon in 2018.
    Earlier on Tuesday, Sadau apologized to her fans over some pictures she posted on her Instagram and Twitter pages on Monday.Many fans felt the pictures were offensive to the conservative Northern Nigerian society and to Islam.

    In the picture, the actress wore a stylishly blended dress with an open back trimmed to fit her buttocks.

  • It’s sad waking up to unexpected messages over harmless pictures I posted –Rahama Sadau

    It’s sad waking up to unexpected messages over harmless pictures I posted –Rahama Sadau

    Rahama Sadau, Nigerian actress, has criticized some of the words used by faultfinders amid the backlash that trailed her choice of outfit for a recent photoshoot.

    The Kannywood actress had left tongues wagging after she shared pictures wherein she is seen posing in a tight-fitted pink gown that showed her skin from her neck down to the upper section of her waist.

    The occurrence had led to controversy with several conventional Muslims slamming her for going against Islamic tenets of dressing.

    Reacting to the bashings in a series of posts on Monday, Sadau said her fashion choice was not aimed at insulting Islam or Prophet Mohammad as alleged by some.

    The Hause actress, who has since taken down the photos, also condemned tweets that had derogatory undertones attached to them.

    “Salam, it’s sad and unfortunate waking up to series of unexpected messages, tags and trends over the harmless pictures i posted. As a human, I laughed at some, frowned against many and disapproved most. To the most unfortunate event, some of these comments took a different dimension,” she wrote.

    “Having mixed followers, bashing each other’s faiths to the extent of creating trends like “Assistant Allah” (subhanallah), raining curses and some tweeting blasphemous words to our Prophet Muhammad (SAW)- this is the height of it and it stands condemnable and regrettable.

    “I am with all sense of sincerity, dissociating myself from such derogatory and hurtful words. To everyone who knows me or follows me, should know I’m not the type that react to anything or embrace advices from social media moral police. But my Prophet and religion is where I draw the line.

    “Any disrespect to my religion and Prophet regarding those pictures remain condemned and reprobated, not in any way and not on any event. The perpetrators should learn to separate people’s way of life and respect for their faiths.

    “I remain defender of my Prophet in heart, online and offline. I deeply and sincerely apologised for the unseen circumstances that led to these avoidable, yet regrettable dramas.”

    “It’s in human nature to judge others and act as saint, I appreciate those who felt offended & decided to call me out through DM’s, Text messages & phone calls. That’s true love and I’m never taking that for granted. Ever!

    “Lastly, to the bloggers & everyone that saw a chance to trend, I do not wish for you what you wished upon me.
    “Live and let live”

     

  • Kannywood actress, Rahama Sadau honoured in New York

    Kannywood actress, Rahama Sadau has been honoured by the Women Illuminated Film Festival paralleled to the United Nation’s 62nd Annual Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), in New York.

    The inaugural festival, highlighted works of women filmmakers, Features, documentaries.

    Rahama who was honoured as a ‘shining light’ of the Gwen Luminary on Monday shared photos from the event on her social media page @rahamasadau.

    She stated: I’ve been honored last night at the Women Illuminated Film Festival Parallel to United Nations.

    I’m so privileged, delighted and very very PROUD to share the beautiful evening with so many incredibly amazing women

    There are moments in life when you stop and ask yourself, how did I even get here? ?

    “Well this is definitely one of those moments I would cherish forever.
    THANK YOU SO MUCH.

    Rahama is the winner of Best Actress (Kannywood) at the City People Entertainment Awards in 2014 and 2015.

    She won Best African Actress at the 19th African Film Awards in 2015 by African Voice.

    In early October 2016, Rahama Sadau was reportedly banned from the Hausa film industry Kannywood, by the Motion Picture Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MOPPAN) due to her “hugging and cuddling” in a music video.

    In 2017, she became the first Hausa speaking female celebrity to appear in the top ten Hottest Female Nigeria Celebrities.

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  • Ganduje lifts ban on Kano popular actress Rahama Sadau

    Kano Actors’ Guild has commended the state Governor Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, for lifting the ban on Rahama Sadau, popular female actress suspended from Kannywood for featuring in a romantic musical video.

     

    Rahama, one of the leading actresses in Hausa film industry was expelled by the regulators of the Kannywood film industry, the Motion Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MOPPAN).

     

    Her appearance in the music album by a musician “Classique,” was said to have been immoral and against the ethics of the Hausa film industry.

     

    Chairman of the Guild Alhaji Alhassan Kwalli, said “the development was timely as stakeholders and practitioners in the Hausa movie industry are using films as a tool for national development.”

     

    A statement issued by Rabiu Rikadawa, Assistant Secretary of the association on Monday, said Kwalli expressed gratitude to the governor for lifting the ban.

     

    He also lauded Ganduje’s support to the Hausa Movie Industry and its practitioners over the years.

     

    He said that Nigerian and the North in particular has good stories and cultures to exhibit to the world adding that this can be achieve with good movies and film making.

     

    Rahama had written an apology letter to the state government and the Kano Emirate Council as well as (MOPPAN), expressing regrets for her action.

     

    Rahama made her Nollywood debut in a new TV drama series titled, “Sons of the Caliphate.”

     

    The 13-part drama series is produced by Mo Abudu’s EbonyLife TV.

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  • Rahama Sadau apologizes to MOPPAN

    Twelve months after her expulsion from the Kannywood movie industry, Rahama Sadau has finally apologised, asking to be recalled.

     

     

    Recall that TheNewsGuru reported that the Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria MOPPAN, on October 3, 2016 expelled the actress from the Hausa movie industry, for appearing in a romantic musical video with Jos born singer, Classiq.

     

    Rahama via a letter has apologised to MOPPAN, asking to be allowed to return to the Hausa movie industry.

     

     

    In the letter of apology delivered to MOPPAN on Wednesday, Rahama said, “I am human and liable to make mistakes and as a daughter who stand to be corrected. I wish to plead and ask my colleagues, the executive member of all guilds, the entire people of the north and audience at large to forgive me.”

     

    Salisu Mohammed, the secretary of MOPPAN in a chat with newsmen said the association will meet on the acceptance of her apology letter.

     

    “We are going to hold a meeting to discuss on the content of the letter and come out with a definite stand. It is not going to be automatic at all.

    “She told the media that she was not served letter of suspension and she was not suspended. She also made lot of comments that are not supposed to come from her,” he said.

     

  • How expulsion from Kannywood helped me- Rahama Sadau

    Many of the fans of Rahama Sadau sympathized with her when she was banned last year. Recall that Sadau was banned from the Hausa arm of Nollywood, for playing the role of a love interest in ClassiQ’s music video. The association described her action as “Immoral”.

     

    In a chat with newsmen, Sadau described the ban as a stepping stone” which created other platfroms for her.

     

    “Well, it’s a stepping stone, I am grateful because it has opened a lot of doors because a lot of people didn’t know me until the ban happened. It’s not something good but I think it was just meant to be

    Shielding her role in the music video that resulted in her ban, she said: “I think your religion and faith is between you and God. I grew up as a northern lady, I know my limitations and I know what I can do as a northerner and a Muslim. What I did should be at the liberty of the artist who shouldn’t be banned.”

     

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