Nigeria: 5 Kannywood Divas That Are Not Nigerians

26 February 2021

The Kannywood movie industry is blessed with talented actors. These actors have been entertaining people most especially in the northern part of Nigeria, and in some Hausa speaking countries in Africa. While there are significant numbers of Nigerian actors from the north buzzing in Kannywood, there are also actors from other parts of the country making waves in the industry. The Nigeria movie industry is indeed growing with different extractions with the Kaduna filmmakers recently floating Kadawood and Jassawood in Jos adding to the lists of independent film making industry.

Despite being largely in Kano, Kannywood actors are from all parts of Nigeria, with some coming from outside the shores of the country. They have mastered the act that they blended so well with their Nigerian counterparts in the industry. Here are some of the talented foreign actors that have featured in several movies in Kannywood.

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