Magaji Mijinyawa
- Born
- 1958-01-01 (age 68)
- Birthplace
- Benue State
- Occupation
- Engineer, Producer, Director, Editor
- Active
- 1980 - Present
- AKA
- Magaji Ibrahim Mijinyawa, Kwaskwaro, Mogaji Majinyawa, Magaji Mijiwana, Magajin Mijinyawa, Mogaji Ibrahim Mijinyawa
Biography
EARLY LIFE
Magaji Ibrahim Mijinyawa was born in Benue State and is an indigene of Nasarawa State. He completed his primary and secondary education in Benue State before pursuing courses in electrical electronics engineering in the United States of America. In 1980, he returned to Nigeria and joined NTA Jos as a senior engineer.
CAREER
Magaji Mijinyawa is recognized as one of the pioneers of Kannywood. He began appearing in TV drama series while working as an engineer at NTA Jos, alongside contemporaries like Kalkuzu. His early acting role involved playing a Fulani man, and his first stage name was Kwaskwaro. After 15 years, he retired from NTA Jos. He was involved in the early stages of private film production, co-founding Pilaps (later Lenccope) which produced films like 'Bakandamiya' and 'Dadin Duniya'. He has worked as a director and editor. His first Kannywood film as a director was 'Hanzari'. His acting career gained significant traction in 1999 with a hit film produced by Igbo filmmakers in Jos. He is known for his versatility and plays the lead role in the TV comedy series ‘Gidan Badamasi’. He has also acted in Nollywood films.
PERSONAL LIFE
As of February 2021, Magaji Mijinyawa was 63 years old. He is happily married to one wife and has 13 children.
Filmography
No filmography available for this person yet.
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