Maryam Yahaya is a popular Nollywood Kannywood actress known for a hit movie, Taraddadi.
Maryam was born on July 17 1997 in Goron Dutse, Kano State in northern Nigeria where she had her primary and secondary education respectively.
Maryam’s Acting Career
Maryam Yahaya who nursed her strong ambition for acting dated back to her childhood was inspired by most Hausa movies she watched.
She made her debut in a movie, Gidan Abinci. She gained recognition for starring in Taraddadi, a movie directed by Elnass Ajenda.
Her brilliant performance gave her roles in several other movies including Barauniya and Tabo where she played minor roles.
Maryam was shot limelight after playing a lead role originally meant for Bilkisu Shema in Mansoor, a hit movie directed by Ali Nuhu.
She has so far starred in several Nollywood Kannywood movies, some of which are:
• Gidan Abinci 2016
• Barauniya 2016
• Tabo 2017
• Mijin Yarinya 2017
• Mansoor 2017
• Mariya 2018
• Wutar Kara 2018
• Jummai Ko Larai 2018
• Matan Zamani 2018
• Hafiz 2018
• Gidan Kashe Awo 2018
• Gurguwa 2018
• Mujadala 2018
• Sareenah 2019
Maryam Yahaya in her short period of acting has made a big name for herself in Kannywood. She is beautiful, creative and highly talented actress with good delivery of roles in most Hausa movies.
Awards and Nominations
Maryam Yahaya has since joining Kannywood received several nominations notably as:
• 2017 Best Promising Actress at the City People Entertainment Awards.
• 2018 Best Actress of the year also at the City People Entertainment Awards.
Maryam’s Personal Life
Maryam Yahaya is not yet married but has remained focused and relevant in the Kannywood movie industry with large followers.
Maryam Yahaya’s Net Worth
Maryam Yahaya has in recent time become a household name in Nollywood Kannywood movie industry, rated one of the richest and most influential with an estimated net worth of about $200,000 dollars.
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