The Most Popular Kannywood Series in 2024
As 2024 bids farewell, another big disappointment and setback that year was the closing of the big ‘FilmHouse’ cinema in Kano.
This has led to a shortage of films and has slowed down their release in cinemas from the Kannywood industry.
However, despite this setback, there has been a significant change in the field of long-range films, where great directors and producers continue to be engaged in the field of producing them.
From ‘Labarina’, Gidan Sarauta’, ‘Alaqa’, and ‘Manyan Mata’, to ‘Fatake’ and ‘Amaryar Tiktok’, ‘Kishiyata’ and ‘Dan Jarida’, among others, the long-running films have entertained viewers in 2024.
While some commentators think that many long-term films are just scraps and lack quality, these seven are outstanding, and they are of equal quality.
Not all of them started in 2024, but they all had an impact in the year.
Here’s how the list of movies fared in the year according to our analysis:
1. Labarina
This movie needs no introduction because it is popular among Hausa movie watchers.
Although it started in 2020, the 7th and 8th Seasons that came out recently, continue to be very popular in 2023.
It is a story that begins with the life of a beautiful young woman named Sumayya (Nafisa Abdullahi/Fati Washa).
Since she was a poor girl, until God exalted her, she became a great singer in her love affair with Mahmoud (Nuhu Abdullahi), Lukuman (Yusuf Saseen), and Presido (Isah Feroz Khan).
The story also introduces some very impressive professional players such as the Father and Son of Audu and his friend Rabe, Ummi Karama who loves a man, Raba-Gardama, and many others.
Although it took a hiatus for some time, the show has regained its momentum after changing its style to a new and exciting story with new players.
Aminu Saira directed, while Naziru Sarkin Waka was the producer.
Other actors include Teema Yola, Sadiq Sani Sadiq, Fatima Hussain, Amina Rani, and many others.
It is a movie that now viewers are filled with enthusiasm and excitement to see what will happen in the next part, because of its beauty.
2. Gidan Sarauta
The narrative centers on a young prince and his mother, whose two sisters have been denied rights by an extremely cruel person.
“King of Kannywood Box Office” director Hafizu Bello, a former honey, directed the journalism film that Bashir Maishadda wrote.
3. Alaqa
Alaqa is a movie by FKD Company, directed by Ali Nuhu himself, and it is also attracting a lot of viewers.
This is because of its thought-provoking storyline, which every week leaves viewers eagerly waiting for the next installment.
The program follows the story of Alhaji Saleh Alfindiki (Tahir Fagge), a businessman, who is suffering from conflicts at home and work.
The story also shows the old rift between them and the family of a big opponent, who was adopted by his son Audu Luluwa (Sadiq Ahmad).
Alhaji Saleh Alfindiki wants the name and value of his family to exist until after his death through his sons; Nameer (Ramadan Booth) and Hisham (Shamsu Dan Iya).
However, while Nameer was calm, Hisham was not good-natured. Therefore, Audu Luluwa wants to take advantage of Hisham’s weakness, which causes a conflict.
The story of the film is very complex, and it has got quality of action.
His pictures are out. The locations, the costumes, and the way the actors played the role of Masha-Allah are all interesting.
Other actors in the movie include Zikrullah Abubakar, Auwal Isah West, Teema Makamashi, Mommy Gombe, and many others.
4. Manyan Mata
The film Manyan Mata captures the attention of the audience.
It was directed by Sadiq N. Mafia and produced by Abdul Amart (producer).
Manyan Mata is a drama that affects the community, especially on human rights, empowering children and women, and it shows the problems that poverty causes and also the behavior of children and some refugee women. migration is involved.
It was first shown on February 4, 2023, and since then it has been very popular.
The program used a strict system to show the threat to the students, the neglect of parents, and the abuse of children and women.
Through Hadiza Gabon’s position, the program emphasizes the importance of girls’ education and institutions such as the ‘Manyan Mata Foundation’ in supporting the community in social issues.
The show features all the leading Kannywood actors such as Ali Nuhu, Rabi’u Rikadawa, Adam A. Zango, Sadiq Sani Sadiq, Jamila Nagudu, Hadiza Gabon, Mommy Gombe, Aisha Humaira, and many others.
5. Fatake
Of course, it is definitely on the list of the best movies of the last year.
The program came to Kannywood with an important development, being the first long-range film shot in other African countries, with the collaboration of stars from Nigeria, Ghana and Niger.
Fatake is a love story centered on Fatima (Amina Umar), a young Ghanaian woman who is struggling with her identity, while many men are trying to marry her.
Undoubtedly, the film is very impressive to the audience.
It has been produced skillfully with a focus on quality rather than unnecessary compromises. Therefore, his acceptance by the audience did not come as a surprise.
All the actors in the program also performed very well, especially the Ghanaian and new face, Amina Umar, who plays the role of Fatima with full skill.
We appreciate the director, Yaseen Auwal, and the producer, Umar UK, along with the entire crew of the show.
6. Zaman Aure; Amaryar TikTok
This popular family drama is also one of the top Kannywood movies of 2023.
It is a film about the major issues that are causing the challenges of marriage today.
The story revolves around Sule (Ahmad A. Bifa) and Humaira (Aisha Usman). They are married, but they have different understandings of life.
At first, Sule was against TikTok that his wife was doing; and he was against letting her work, which caused problems in their marriage.
The movie is very meaningful with a good theme.
It shows the complexity of the life between a husband and wife and explores the factors that make men get married.
The actors made it more interesting by playing the role as if it were real.
The movie has been well received as we said, and the amount of views it has received on YouTube has given it the right to be on this list.
The main actor of the film, Ahmad A. Bifa, is producing it, and he is the one who gives the instructions.
7. Kishiyata
Hassan Giggs directed this film which started in 2022 and continued to pull its thread and rise until the year it said goodbye.
This caused the program to be on the list of the most popular films.
As its name suggests, the film Kishiyata involves the burning of jealousy in at least three households, in which all the women go to a soothsayer to overcome their rival or gain acceptance from their husbands.
There is drama and excitement in a way that the audience did not expect.
This attracted viewers to the program, especially among women. For example, there is a man who married the wife of his father-in-law!
The events of the film are often discussed on social media, which has become an additional measure to determine the popularity or otherwise of films in this era.
Well-known players such as Lawan Ahmad, Tijjani Faraga, and Maryam CTV, as well as Maryam Muhammad (Malika) and Samha M. Inuwa, are playing beautiful roles in it.
8. Dan Jarida
The journalist movie created by Bashir Maishadda was directed by former honey Hafizu Bello “King of Kannywood Box Office”.
The program tried to show the viewers how some dishonest politicians are doing everything they can to fight for power.
This includes giving bribes, torturing and even committing murder, especially to the opposition and non-Muslims.
The Journalist brings together the big and small, new and old, popular and emerging stars of Kannywood.
Despite the way it was shown the events that happened in the past can confuse the viewers, the movie is very popular because of the actors that it has included. And a lot of money was spent on its adoption.
To top it all off, the movie has been hyped by the actors and many other Kannywood fans.
The actors include Sha’aibu Lawan (Kumurci), Tijjani Asase, Daddy Hikima, Aisha Humaira, and many others.
9. Watarana A Kano
10. Alluran Cikin Ruwa
11. Al’ummata
