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Top 10 must-watch Kannywood movies of 2016

From "Ahmad" to "Fasbir", here are some movies from the Hausa movie industry you need to see.

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Not to worry, Pulse Movies has rounded up 10 must-watch movies of the year so far, cutting across several genres; from romance to action to thriller.

Here they are (in no particular order):

1. Afra

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"Afra" stars Adam A Zango, Fati Washa, Rabiu Rikadawa

2. Ahmad

Featuring Ibrahim Maishunku and Aminu Sheriff,

The screenplay for "Ahmad" was written by Yakubu M. Kumo

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3. Basaja Gidan Yari

If you like crime and investigation, then you’ll want to watch “Basaja Gidan Yari”. The crime drama was directed by popular filmmaker Adam A. Zango.

4. Dan Kuka

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“Dan Kuka”

5. Fasbir

"Fasbir" stars some of Kannywood’s favourites including Ali Nuhu, Faraga, Tanimu Akawu, and Ramadan Booth.

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6. Iyalina

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7. Kasa ta

Starring Nuhu, Rahama Sadau, Sadiq, Hauwa Maina, and Hadiza Mohammed, "Kasa Ta" (My Nation), a political drama was directed by Auwal.

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8. Mahaukaciya

Jamila Umar Nagudu plays the role of the leading lady in "Mahaukaciya

9. Maula

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This emotional drama was directed by Ali Gumzak.

10. Nasibi

This Kannywood drama stars Ali Nuhu, alongside Maryam Gidado.  It was directed by Abubakar Shehu.

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