10 Things You Didn’t Know About Halima Abubakar

The fearless Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar was born on 12 June in Kano, Nigeria. She commenced acting in 2001, when she played a minor role in the Nigerian film titled “Rejected”. She is the CEO of a Modehouse Entertainment, a music label and entertainment management company. There is no doubt that she is represents a new breed of young Nigerians and she is definitely a force to be reckon with, and becoming a role model to youngsters who desire to pursue her passion.

Here are 10 things you probably didn’t know about the fierce Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar:

1. Halima Abubakar was born on 12 June in Kano, Nigeria.

2. She completed her primary and secondary education in Kano, Nigeria.

3. She holds a Bachelor Degree in Sociology from the Bayero University in Kano.

4. She commenced acting in 2001, when she played a minor role in the Nigerian film titled “Rejected”.

5. Her first lead role was in the Nigerian film, Gangster Paradise.

6. She is the CEO of a Modehouse Entertainment, a music label and entertainment management company.

7. She has worked with prominent entertainment stars like Jim Iyke, Tonto Dikeh, John Dumelo, Queen Okoro and Muna Obiekwe to mention a few.

8. She also starred in the 2010 Nigerian drama film, men in Love, alongside Tonte Dikeh and John Dumelo.

9. She is also the youth ambassador for Kogi State.

10. In 2011, she won the Afro Hollywood Best Actress award and recently bagged the Best Actress award at the Eminent Award powered by News of the People.