Zaria Online Journalists Forum Mourns MOPPAN President, Maikudi Umar (Cashman)
The Zaria Online Journalists Forum has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the National President of the Motion Picture Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MOPPAN), Mallam Maikudi Umar, popularly known as Cashman.
According to a statement signed by the Forum’s Vice Chairman, Idris Umar, the veteran filmmaker and academic passed away on Wednesday night after a prolonged illness. He died at the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Shika, Zaria, at the age of 62.
Mallam Maikudi Umar was a prominent figure in the Nigerian film industry, widely respected for his roles in both the Kannywood and Nollywood sectors. He was known as a passionate actor, producer, and director, whose work significantly shaped the country's motion picture landscape.
Beyond the screen, Umar was a dedicated educator and lecturer at Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria. He was celebrated for mentoring numerous students and young talents in the creative arts.
His burial took place on Thursday at the Dembo burial ground in Zaria, in accordance with Islamic rites. The funeral drew a large crowd, including notable personalities, friends, and colleagues from the entertainment industry.
“On behalf of all online journalists in Zaria, we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, students, and the entire Kannywood and Nollywood communities,” the Forum stated.
“The legacy of Mallam Maikudi Umar (Cashman) will live on in the stories he told, the talents he nurtured, and the lives he touched. May Allah grant him eternal rest and comfort all those he left behind,” the statement added.
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