Umar Gombe

Born: 1983-04-05 (age 43)
Birthplace: Gombe, Nigeria
Occupation: Actor, Filmmaker, Director, Producer, Program Manager
Alma Mater: Bayero University Kano, New World Professional Computer Institute, Middlesex University Dubai, National Open University of Nigeria, Asian Academy of Film and Television
AKA: Umar Sani Labaran

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Career Overview

Umar Gombe is a Nigerian actor whose filmography is being cataloged. As African cinema continues to grow globally, Umar's contributions to the industry represent an important part of the continent's rich storytelling tradition.

Biography

EARLY LIFE

Umar Gombe, born Umar Sani Labaran, on 5 April 1983, in Gombe State, Nigeria. He is the son of Malam Sani Labaran, a farmer, elder statesman and member of the Arewa Consultative Forum. He attended nursery, primary, and secondary schools in Gombe State from 1986 to 1998. He holds diplomas in public administration and in data processing and information technology from Bayero University Kano and New World Professional Computer Institute respectively. Gombe earned a bachelor of science in information technology and business information systems from Middlesex University, Dubai, and later enrolled in an MBA program at Nigeria's National Open University. In 2014, Gombe participated in a film training program at the Asian Academy of Film and Television, Noida in India, a United Nations Program.

CAREER

Umar Gombe made his debut in Hausa films in 2001 with 'Shaida'. He became a leading actor in Fasaha Films before moving to ISI Films and later Kumbo Productions. He gained prominence after appearing in Netflix's Nollywood English film, 'Tenant of the House', directed by Kunle Afolayan, and 'Adieu Salut', as well as other Hausa films such as 'Kwalla', 'Lambar Girma', 'Noor', 'Lissafi', 'Iko', and 'In Zaki So Ni'. He has featured in films like 'Mati A Zazzau', 'Kishiyata', 'Fati', 'Wakili', 'Hauwa Kulu', and the television series 'Gidan Badamasi' and the award-winning 'Dadin Kowa' television series, which was the first Hausa language series to air on Arewa24. Gombe also featured in the Nigerian family magazine show, 'Ongacious' season 2. He was appointed caretaker chairman of the Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria in 2021, and later became the body's national assistant secretary following its election in 2022. He is the first program manager for Northflix, a Hausa movie streaming app.