KADIFF UPDATES

 THE FOUNDER OF KADIFF AUDU KASHIM ISRAEL MOURNS A VETERAN KANNYWOOD ACTRESS SARATU GIDADO The founder of Kaduna international film festival and Vice chairman Nigerian film festivals Association Audu Kashim Israel received the sad news of the death of a veteran Kannywood actress SARATU GIDADO popularly known as Daso with shock. Saratu Gidado who died in her sleep in the early hours of Tuesday 9th April 2024 after the midnight meal before the commencement of the day’s Ramadan fast (Sahur) was known for the role she always plays as an aggressive and mischievous actress who defied all odds to rise to stardom. 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 among others. She was indeed loved by her fans, family members and the Kannywood industry. She will be deeply missed.  Daso was a prominent figure in the Hausa film industry for over 18 years. Her remarkable performances and versatile rol

 THE FOUNDER OF KADIFF AUDU KASHIM ISRAEL FELICITATES WITH MUSLIMS AT EID-UL-FITR  Eid Ul-Fitr is one of two major holidays celebrated by Muslims and commemorates the end of the holy month of Ramadan, in which Muslims fast daily from before dawn until sunset. It is commemorated by a large, community-wide prayer service in the morning, followed by meals and conversation with friends and family. A mandatory charity called Zakat al-Fitr is collected before the prayer and distributed to the poor and needy to ensure all can participate in the festivities. Eid al-Fitr is the Arabic name for the holiday, though it goes by many other names in other languages. Eid al-Fitr means the feast, or festival, of breaking the fast. Eid Ul Fitr, is associated with sympathy, kindness, and empathy for orphans, widows, the needy, the sick, and the disabled. This Eid's idea is to make others happy and so with a fraternal heart may we put a smile on someone's face today with love and peace. It is a t

  THE FOUNDER OF KADIFF AUDU KASHIM ISRAEL CONGRATULATES NEW MD/CEO KSMC HON. AHMED MAIYAKI  The founder of Kaduna international film festival and Vice chairman Nigerian film festivals Association Audu Kashim Israel have personally sent a congratulatory message to the new MD/CEO Kaduna State Media Corporation (KSMC). Hon. Ahmed Maiyaki.  The radio station Kaduna State Media Corporation (KSMC), which also has a Television station on startimes and free to air is managed by the state government, it was born of the former Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), established in the 1950s. Audu identified the new MD as someone with humility and ready to listen, he is one person who has always advised me never to give up, gave his support in the possible way he can for the sustainability of Kaduna international film festival. A well experienced journalist and media guru indeed, it is a well deserved appointment . "It is my hope that your leadership will bring transformation in KSMC, we a

 THE FOUNDER OF KADIFF AUDU KASHIM ISRAEL CONGRATULATES RAHAMA SADAU ON NEW APPOINTMENT  The founder of Kaduna international film festival and Vice chairman Nigerian film festivals Association Audu Kashim Israel has congratulated Rahama Sadau an actress who features on both Nollywood and Kannywood movies on her appointment to serve on the technical committee of the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprise (iDICE) programme. The Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprise (iDICE) programme is geared to provide strategic, technical, and operational support to the PCU and fund advisory board of the $617.7m iDICE program. The iDICE program is a collaborative effort between the government and international partners including the bank of industry, African development bank, French development agency and Islamic development bank. The aim of the program is to support and empower enterprises in the digital and creative sectors.  Audu wishes her well and prays that her appointment will not