Halima Atete
Halima Atete | |
|---|---|
| Born | Halima Yusuf Atete 26 November 1988 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Film Producer |
| Years active | 2012 - Present |
| Known for | Her appearance in Dakin Amarya |
| Awards | best 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 and 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
[edit]Halima Atete was born in Maiduguri, Borno state. She attended Maigari primary school and 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] and appeared in over 160 movies. She has also produced a number of movies such as Asalina (My Origin), and Uwar Gulma (Mother of Gossip).[6] She was of the opinion that she would never sleep with a producer to get a role.[7] She got married in 2023 and attended by many kannywood actors
Awards
[edit]| 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
[edit]| Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Alkibla | 2017 | Iklima |
| Ladan Noma | 2018 | Delu |
| Fuska Biyu | 2018 | Tabawa |
| Kawayen Amarya | 2018 | Mabaruka |
| Matar Mutum | 2019 | |
| Karshen tika tiki | 2020 | Anna |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Halima Yusuf Atete [HausaFilms.TV - Kannywood, Fina-finai, Hausa Movies, TV and Celebrities]". hausafilms.tv. HausaTV. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Aiki, Damilare (16 July 2013). "2013 City People Entertainment Awards: First Photos & Full List of Winners". BellaNaija. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
- ^ "Seven Kannywood stars to be honoured in London". Daily Trust. Daily Trust. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
- ^ "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. Archived from the original on 27 August 2019. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "I'll never sleep with producers to get roles – Halima Yusuf Atete". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. 2022-04-08. Retrieved 2022-07-22.
- ^ Lere, Muhammad (1 January 2015). "Kannywood's finest, worst moments of 2014 - Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Times. Premium Times. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
- ^ Emmanuel, Daniji (18 October 2017). "Full List Of Winners At The 2017 City People Movie Awards". City People Magazine. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
- ^ People, City (24 September 2018). "Winners Emerge @ 2018 City People Movie Awards". City People Magazine. Retrieved 27 August 2019.