US EditionKannywood Actor, Umar Ascon Is Dead
Umar Ascon, known for Garwashi, died after a prolonged illness; he is survived by a pregnant wife and two daughters, Kannywood producer confirmed.
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News360 Info - Breaking News, Nigerian News and Multimedia, World News.Kannywood actor, Umar Ascon is dead
Kannywood actor Umar Ascon, popularly known for portraying Alhaji Lado Mai Barkono in the long-running television series Garwashi, has passed away. He
Kannywood Actor, Umar Ascon, Dies In Kano
Kannywood actor Umar Ascon, widely known for his role as Alhaji Lado Mai Barkono in the long-running television series Garwashi, has died. He reportedly passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Malam Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) after a prolonged illness. A Kannywood producer and neighbour of the deceased, Abubakar Yahaya Matinko, confirmed the development. Matinko said that although Ascon spent a relatively short time in the film …
JUST IN: Kannywood Star Umar Ascon Dies After Illness
The Genius Media JUST IN: Kannywood Star Umar Ascon Dies After Illness The Genius Media JUST IN: Kannywood Star Umar Ascon Dies After Illness JUST IN: Kannywood Star Umar Ascon Dies After Illness The Kannywood community is mourning the death of veteran actor Umar Ascon, whose portrayal of Alhaji Lado Mai Barkono in the popular series Garwashi earned him widespread recognition among Hausa film audiences. The actor passed away on Saturday, Mar…
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