Saratu Gidado


Saratu Gidado, popularly known as Daso, was a Nigerian film actress, primarily in the Kannywood film industry. She was known for the role she always played as an aggressive and mischievous actress who defied all odds to rise to stardom. She made her film debut in 2000 in Linzami Da Wuta, produced by Sarauniya Movies. Other hits such as Nagari, Gidauniya, Mashi, and Sansani followed. She affirmed that she liked playing the role of a wicked woman.

Early life and career

Saratu Gidado was born in Gombe State northern Nigeria. She attended her primary school in Kano state. She was the first married woman in the Kannywood industry.
Aside from acting, Gidado was assigned as the protocol officer to the emir of Kano State Muhammadu Sanusi II in the year 2016.

Death

Gidado died on 9 April 2024. She had the Ramadan Suhur before going to bed and died in her sleep, at the age of 56. She was buried according to Islamic teachings.

Filmography

Saratu Gidado joined the Kannywood film industry in 2000 and has appeared in over 100 movies.
TitleYearRole
Yar Mai Ganye-
Cudanya-
Nagari-
Sansani-
Mashi-
Fil'azal2005Hadiza
Gidauniya-
Gidan Iko-
Jakar Magori-
Mazan Baci-
Mazan Fama-
Rintsin Kauna-
Shelah-
Uwar Kudi-
Yammaci-
Daham2005-
Sammeha2012-
Gani Gaka2013-
Ibro Ba Sulhu2014-
There's a Way2016-
Ba Tabbas2017-
Sakace2005-
Bakar tukunya2007-
Takunsaka2007-
Sabon shafi2008Baba Uwani
Sammatsi2008-
Yayan baiwa2008-
Gabas2008-
Mu rike amana2008-
Oga Abuja2013-
Gani Ga Wane2013Haj. Rabi
Kawayen Amarya2018Haj. Bara
Karki Manta Dani2019Mama Jummai
Akeelah2019Umma
Fanan2021Mama
Alaqoa2021Haj Suwaiba
Lamba2022