Saratu Gidado (17 January 1968 – 9 April 2024), 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.[2][3] 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.[4] She affirmed that she liked playing the role of a wicked woman.[5]
Saratu Gidado | |
|---|---|
 Gidado in 2023 | |
| Born | Saratu Mohammed Gidado 17 January 1968 Chiranchi, Gwale, Kano State, Nigeria |
| Died | 9 April 2024 (aged 56) Kano State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2000–2024 |
| Known for | Linzami Da Wuta |
| Spouse | Muhammad Lawan[1] |
Early life and career
editSaratu 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 (Jakadiya) to the emir of Kano State Muhammadu Sanusi II in the year 2016.
Death
editGidado 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.[6]
Filmography
editSaratu Gidado joined the Kannywood film industry in 2000 and has appeared in over 100 movies.[7]
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| Yar Mai Ganye | |
| Cudanya | |
| Nagari | |
| Sansani | |
| Mashi | |
| Fil'azal | |
| Gidauniya | |
| Gidan Iko | |
| Jakar Magori | |
| Mazan Baci | |
| Mazan Fama | |
| Rintsin Kauna | |
| Shelah | |
| Uwar Kudi | |
| Yammaci | |
| Daham | 2005 |
| Sammeha | 2012 |
| Gani Gaka | 2013 |
| Ibro Ba Sulhu | 2014 |
| There's a Way | 2016 |
| Ba Tabbas | 2017 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Lere, Mohammad (5 July 2013). "Kannywood's Saratu Gidado marries again - Premium Times Nigeria". Premiumtimenews. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
- ^ Matazu, Hafsah Abubakar (23 March 2019). "5 Kannywood veterans still on screen". Daily Trust. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
- ^ "I'm the only married woman that is still into acting – Daso". Blueprint. 7 August 2017. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
- ^ "TOP 10 NORTHERN ACTRESSES". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
- ^ Blueprint (27 August 2021). "Why I like playing role of wicked women – Daso". Blueprint Newspapers. Retrieved 23 July 2022.
- ^ Bahara, Hafsat Bello (9 April 2024). "JUST-IN: Veteran Kannywood Actress Saratu Daso Is Dead". Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ "Saratu Gidado [HausaFilms.TV - Kannywood, Fina-finai, Hausa Movies, TV and Celebrities]". hausafilms.tv. Hausa Tv. Retrieved 9 October 2019.