Summary: Celebrated Kannywood filmmaker and director Aminu Saira has taken a second wife in a colourful wedding ceremony held in Azare. See the photos and details of the joyous occasion!
The Kannywood industry is buzzing with excitement as one of its most respected filmmakers and directors, Malam Aminu Saira, has joined the growing list of Nigerian men who have chosen to expand their households.
The celebrated director officially took a second wife on Friday, August 31, 2026*, in what witnesses are describing as a truly memorable and colourful ceremony held in *Azare, Bauchi State.
A Celebration Fit for a Kannywood Legend
As expected for a man of Saira’s standing in the Northern Nigerian entertainment industry, the wedding was anything but low-key. The ceremony, which held in Azare, brought together family, friends, colleagues, and well-wishers who came out in large numbers to celebrate with the filmmaker on his special day.
Guests were treated to a joyous atmosphere as the beloved director formalised his union with his new bride, with smiles and congratulations flowing freely throughout the event.
Who Is Aminu Saira?
For those who may not be familiar, Malam Aminu Saira is a prominent figure in Kannywood — the Hausa-language film industry based in Kano that has grown to become one of the most influential entertainment sectors in Northern Nigeria and beyond. As a filmmaker and director, Saira has contributed significantly to the growth and development of the industry over the years.
Nigerians React
In Nigeria, particularly within the Muslim-majority North, taking a second wife is a culturally and religiously accepted practice, and many have taken to social media to shower the filmmaker with congratulations and prayers.
“Mabrook! May Allah bless the union,” has been a common sentiment making the rounds online.
The Kannywood community, known for celebrating its own, has been particularly enthusiastic in wishing Saira and his new bride a life filled with love, prosperity, and Allah’s blessings.
We join all well-wishers in congratulating Malam Aminu Saira on this new chapter. May his home be filled with peace and barakah! 🎉
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