Veteran Kannywood actress Wasila Isma’il has died after a prolonged illness.
She was aged 46.
Her ex-husband, Al-Amin Chiroma, announced her death on Sunday.
“Innalillahi Wainna Ilaihirrajiun. Wasila Isma’il is dead. She died at the Federation of Muslim Women Associations of Nigeria Hospital, Kaduna,” he said.
He said the actress died on Sunday after a prolonged illness.
The late actress is survived by children.
Wasila was one of the prominent figures in the Kannywood film industry and was widely known for her roles in several Hausa films.
She began her acting career in 1998 with the film, “Jinin Masoya,” but rose to fame in 1999 after starring in “Wasila,” directed by Yakubu Lere alongside popular actor Ali Nuhu.
Born in Kaduna, she became a household name following the success of the movie.
Following news of her death, fans and colleagues took to social media to mourn her.
They described her as a talented actress whose contributions to the Hausa film industry would be remembered.
