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Shaihu Umar (1976)

Jan 25, 1976 · 2h 22m

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Set in northern Nigeria towards the end of the 19th century, Shaihu Umar begins with a discussion between Islamic students and their renowned teacher, the wise man Shaihu Umar. Asked about his origins, Umar begins to tell his story: he comes from a modest background and is separated from his mother after his father dies and his stepfather is banished. His subsequent trials and tribulations are marked by slavery, and he is put to any number of tests until he finally becomes the adopted son of his Arabic master Abdulkarim. He attends Quranic school and is made an imam upon reaching adulthood. Following a particular dream, he resolves to search for his mother.

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Top cast

  • Umaru Ladan Shaihu Umar
  • Mairiga Aliyu Fatima
  • Husaini Mohammed Umar (3 years up)
  • Umaru Dembo Makau
  • Assad Yasin Abdulkarim
  • Harira Kachia Kaka

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