Halima Atete

Halima Yusuf Atete also known as Halima Atete (born 26 November 1988) is a Nigerian film actress and film producer, born and raised in Maiduguri, Borno state. Halima Atete is well known in kannywood film industry for the role she always plays as the mischievous and jealousy-filled role. She joined kannywood in 2012 and made her debut in Asalina, (My Origin) a film that she produced. After her appearance in several movies such as Kona Gari, Asalina, Dakin Amarya, she won best new actress at the City People Entertainment Awards in 2013. She was nominated by the London based news organization African Voice over her excellent performance in the entertainment industry.

Early life and career Halima Atete was born in Maiduguri, Borno state. She attended Maigari primary school and graduated from Yerwa government day secondary school. Halima obtained National Diploma in sharia and civil law. Halima Atete joined kannywood film industry in 2012 and appeared in over 160 movies. She has also produced a number of movies such as Asalina (My Origin), and Uwar Gulma (Mother of Gossip). She was of the opinion that she would never sleep with a producer to get a role. She got married in 2023 and the event was attended by many kannywood actors

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