Magdaline Adamu: Nollywood actress who wants to go Kannywood

 

Magdaline Adamu:  Everyone has a talent, some are opportune to discover that talent early while others only discover it late in their lives. It has always been in me to imitate things that catch my fancy. While growing up, I found out that everything I do falls in place. It’s either I am imitating others facing the wall, talking to myself or cat-walking. So, after my secondary school, I joined Movie Waves Acting School in Kaduna State, from there I got to where I am today.

 

 

Adamu: It wasn’t actually a matter of choice, but a matter of where I was first given the opportunity to showcase my talent in actualizing my dream of becoming an actress. Nollywood gave me that opportunity and that is why I am in Nollywood today.

 

 

Adamu: I have featured in movies like ‘Skelewu Police’, ‘The Bigger Girls in Town’, ‘Laraba’ and ‘Follow Alhaji for Money’, among others.

 

 

Adamu: I sincerely didn’t find it easy making my way up there, but God has been faithful and at the same time, I am unique in my field because I speak English and Hausa fluently and I also try as much as possible to portray the northern part in almost all the roles I play. That also helps put me in an outstanding position because I have no competitor.

 

Adamu: Of course, I have always wanted that and have been praying for it. Actually, there is nothing more appealing than being at home, though I have made my mark in Nollywood, but Kannywood is what I see as my rightful place and I would definitely be elated if only I’m found worthy of being in Kannywood, I would really feel honoured.

WM: Nollywood and Kannywood are different movie industries, do you think you can cope with the differences?

Adamu: Life is dynamic and it is all about understanding existing differences. At this point in life I believe I should be able to draw a line between work and pleasure, acting and modeling is my life.

However, whatever the terms and conditions these two bodies lay for practitioners I am ever ready to play by them.

 

 

Adamu: Well, I never wanted to say anything on that issue, but I guess I now just have to. Everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion and choosing a way of life. Whatever decision Kannywood as the apex body in the Hausa movie making business took in respect that, I believe was in an attempt to save situations and in accordance with the doctrine of the practice. But with my little experience as an actress, I would plead with Kannywood industry on behalf of Rahama Sadau to please forgive her. We are all humans and we are bound to make mistakes.

 

Adamu: In my own understanding, an actress is an actress, no matter where she finds herself. However, one thing remains clear, and that is, acting is just a reflection of real life situations. A playful and humble girl you see beside her mum’s kitchen setting firewood and watching dishes in a movie may not be doing such in real life. Therefore, acting in Kannywood, Nollywood, Hollywood, Bollywood or any other movie industry doesn’t make us different because we only give illustrations but that’s not who we truly are in real life and we shouldn’t be judged by the roles we play in movies.

 

 

Adamu: My happiest moment as an actress is whenever I get a compliment from my directors or fans for a job well-done. I feel so fulfilled and want to do more to put smiles on people’s faces. For embarrassing moments, I usually feel bad whenever I hear the director saying, “Cut”, I’ll just know that something has gone wrong and immediately, my facial expression speaks for my feelings, I just don’t feel good.

 

Adamu: Presently, I am not. I am single and happy (laughs).

 

Adamu: Not at all, this is what I want and this is what I am doing. Moreover, being an actress had always been my dream. I am here to stay and I am stock in it.