Bashir Taniwu Akawu
- Birthplace
- Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
- Occupation
- Actor, Filmmaker
- AKA
- Muhammad Tanimu Akawu, Tanimu Akawu, Alhaji-Alhaji, Akawu
Biography
EARLY LIFE
Muhammad Tanimu Akawu was born and raised in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. He is popularly known as Tanimu Akawu. He ventured into the Kannywood (Hausa film) industry and quickly gained recognition for his strong acting talent.
CAREER
Tanimu Akawu is a popular Kannywood actor based in Jos, Plateau State. He is best known for playing villain roles in Hausa films, which earned him massive popularity. He started with supporting roles before becoming a go-to actor for antagonist characters. Some of his notable works include the film Dafa’i and Jarumin Maza, for which he won the 2013 MTN Kannywood Award for Best Villain of the Year. He is respected for his professionalism and has stated that he rejects roles that conflict with his religious beliefs, such as homosexual roles. He views acting as a serious profession meant to educate society by exposing bad characters.
PERSONAL LIFE
Tanimu Akawu is married and has children. He is described as a disciplinarian and a moral person at home. His family understands that the negative roles he plays are just acting. His wife once expressed mild jealousy when she saw him acting romantically with another woman in a film, but overall, his family is supportive and they often watch his movies together and laugh about his on-screen characters.
Filmography
No filmography available for this person yet.
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Popularity Score
Top 100% of African actors
