Hauwa Maina


Hauwa Maina was a Nigerian Kannywood actress and producer who featured in the film Queen Amina of Zazzau. She died of an undisclosed illness at a hospital in Kano on 2 May 2018.

Career

She was the secretary-general of the local Hausa association of female producers. Her first appearance was in Tuba and she later featured in Bayajida, a historical film used in schools for educational purposes. She owned a production company known as Ma'inta Enterprises Limited, which produced several films, including Gwaska and Sarauniya Amina.

Filmography

  • Tuba
  • Queen Amina of Zazzau
  • Bayajida
  • Sarauniya Amina
  • Gwaska and Maina
  • Dry
  • ''Akwai Dalili''

Nominations and awards

  • Best Afro Nollywood Award in London, 2007.
  • Best Actress at the SIM Awards, 2010.