Biography
EARLY LIFE
Jamila Umar Nagudu was born on 10 August 1985 in Magama Gumau, in Magama gumau, Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Nigeria. She attended primary and secondary schools in Bauchi State.
CAREER
Jamila Umar, better known as Jamila Umar Nagudu, made her film debut in the Kannywood industry in 2002, first as a dancer and later as an actress. She has appeared in both romantic movies and comedy films. She is often referred to as the "Queen of Kannywood". Director Aminu Saira was the first to cast her in the film "Jamila da Jamilu" as an actress. She was nominated for Best of Nollywood in Abeokuta. Nagudu has an endorsement with companies like Ajinomoto and Globacom.
PERSONAL LIFE
Nagudu is divorced and has a son.
Filmography
No filmography available for this person yet.
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