I never thought I’d be famous – Rahama Sadau

Weekend Magazine: Could you tell us a little about yourself? Rahama Sadau: I was born and raised in Kaduna State. A lot of people think I am only an actress and nothing else. I am just like any other normal individual. I am a daughter, a sister and a friend. I started acting three years […]

Weekend Magazine: Could you tell us a little about yourself?
Rahama Sadau: I was born and raised in Kaduna State. A lot of people think I am only an actress and nothing else. I am just like any other normal individual. I am a daughter, a sister and a friend.
I started acting three years ago. I had no idea that I would become this famous in such a short time. But as God would have it, I was able to secure a lot of lead roles within a short period. All these have immensely contributed to who and what I have become today.

WM: You have been at the heart of various controversies…
Sadau: With fame comes   great responsibility. People want you to behave and act extraordinarily and this is not possible, as we are all humans. There is always a story to tell about your actions and inaction and people love to tell stories about us. They also love to make up things out of nothing.
These issues are all gone now and I do not want to talk about them because there is always a way of interpreting one’s words or actions and I don’t like to scratch old wounds. We have put all that happened behind us and we have moved on. I’d like to leave it at that.

WM: You are one of the few female Kannywood actresses who have ventured into Nollywood. How would you compare both worlds?
Sadau: To be honest, there is no basis for comparison. The two industries are completely different. However, I love both of them, for different reasons. Similarly, my hope is to be a catalyst that synergises the two industries. My dream is to see the beautiful scenery of Kannywood in a Nollywood production. But I have loved all the work I have done in both Kannywood and Nollywood and I look forward to doing more.

WM: How would you rate the present state of Kannywood in terms of development?
Sadau: Kannywood has come a long way and every day it is evolving and developing and improving – be it in our stories, our productions or our acting. Every day we learn and we grow. Kannywood is indeed ever-growing  and as an actress, I am very optimistic that the Hausa movie industry will one day rule.

WM: As an actress, what is your view on the recent Film Village saga in Kano?
Sadau: I can’t comment on that. I am just an actress and not in a position to make any comment or decision on such issues. I’m a strong believer in “whatever will be, will be.”

WM: How would you describe your   relationship with Kannywood actresses?
Sadau: I have tried to maintain a professional working relationship with all my colleagues. There is very little opportunity to socialise or form friendships. We get the work done and then we move on – end of story.

WM: As actress, what do you consider your most memorable moments?
Sadau: There are so many! The awards, my break into Nollywood, my first Kannywood movie, shooting my first Sadau Pictures film – all these moments are very dear to me.

WM: If you weren’t acting, what would you have been doing now?
Sadau: I probably would be settling into a terribly mundane 9-5 job in an office somewhere. But this wasn’t written for me. I am doing exactly what God has written for me and I wouldn’t have had it any other way. Alhamdulillah!

WM: Are you  into any relationship?
Sadau: (Laughs) That is what everyone wants to know for obvious reasons. But really, there is nothing to tell. If there is, when the time is right, you will be the first to know.