Halima Atete
Born
Halima Yusuf Atete

(1988-11-26) 26 November 1988
NationalityNigerian
Occupation(s)Actress, Film Producer
Years active2012 - Present
Known forHer appearance in Dakin Amarya
Awardsbest new actress at the City People Entertainment Awards in 2013

Halima Yusuf Atete also known as Halima Atete (born 26 November 1988) is a Nigerian film actress and film producer, born and raised in Maiduguri, Borno state.[1] Halima Atete is well known in kannywood film industry for the role she always plays as the mischievous and jealousy-filled role.[2] She joined kannywood in 2012, she made her debut in Asalina (My Origin) a film that she produced, after her appearance in several movies such as Kona Gari, Asalina, Dakin Amarya, she won best new actress at the City People Entertainment Awards in 2013,[3] she was nominated by the London based news organization African Voice over her excellent performance in the entertainment industry.[4]

Early life and career

Halima Atete was born in Maiduguri, Borno state. She attended Maigari primary school, she graduated from Yerwa government day secondary school. Halima obtained National Diploma in sharia and civil law. Halima Atete joined kannywood film industry in 2012,[5] she appeared in over 160 movies, she has also produced number of movie such as Asalina (My Origin), and Uwar Gulma (Mother of Gossip).[6] she was of the opinion that she had never slept with a producer to get a role.[7]

Awards

Year Award Category Result
2013 City People Entertainment Awards Best New Actress Won
2014 City People Entertainment Awards Best Supporting Actress[8] Won
2017 African Voice Best Actress Nominated
2017 City People Entertainment Awards Best Actress[9] Won
2018 City People Entertainment Awards Kannywood Face[10] Won

Filmography

Title Year
Wata Hudu ND
Yaudarar Zuciya ND
Asalina (My Origin) 2012
Kona Gari 2012
Dakin Amarya 2013
Matar Jami’a 2013
Wata Rayuwa 2013
Ashabu Kahfi 2014
Ba’asi 2014
Bikin Yar Gata 2014
Maidalilin Aure 2014
Soyayya Da Shakuwa 2014
Alkalin Kauye 2015
Bani Bake 2015
Kurman Kallo 2015
Uwar Gulma (Mother of Gossip) 2015
Mu’amalat 2016
Igiyar Zato 2016

See also

References

  1. "Halima Yusuf Atete [HausaFilms.TV - Kannywood, Fina-finai, Hausa Movies, TV and Celebrities]". hausafilms.tv. HausaTV. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
  2. Askira, Aliyu (1 December 2014). "It's all gossip; I am not having an affair with Ali Nuhu – Halima Atete". Blueprint. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
  3. Aiki, Damilare (16 July 2013). "2013 City People Entertainment Awards: First Photos & Full List of Winners". BellaNaija. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
  4. "Seven Kannywood stars to be honoured in London". Daily Trust. Daily Trust. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
  5. "Who Is Halima Atete? Biography| Profile| History Of Kannywood Actress Halima Yusuf Atete - Page 2 of 2". Daily Media Nigeria. Daily Media Nigeria. 1 August 2017. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
  6. Lere, Muhammad (31 May 2014). "My new film "Uwar Gulma" will be a hit - Halima Ateteh - Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Times. Premium Times. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
  7. "I'll never sleep with producers to get roles – Halima Yusuf Atete". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. 2022-04-08. Retrieved 2022-07-22.
  8. Lere, Muhammad (1 January 2015). "Kannywood's finest, worst moments of 2014 - Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Times. Premium Times. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
  9. Emmanuel, Daniji (18 October 2017). "Full List Of Winners At The 2017 City People Movie Awards". City People Magazine. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
  10. People, City (24 September 2018). "Winners Emerge @ 2018 City People Movie Awards". City People Magazine. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
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