Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has mourned the death of famous Kannywood actor, Abdullahi Shuaibu popularly known as Karkuzu who passed on some days back after a protracted illness at the age of 94.
The Independent mirror reports that this was contained in statement issued by the governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa in Kano on Friday.
The governor said Karkuzu’s death has robbed the industry of a talented actor who was committed to his craft and moulded many growing players in the industry who are now forced to reckon with.
He maintained that the deceased has left a wide void difficult to fill as during his acting days demonstrated a variety of skills and an unrelenting effort of transformation in between comedic and serious roles with passion.
On behalf of the Government and people of Kano State, the governor extends deepest and heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased, Kannywood members and the film industry.
He prayed to Almighty Allah to grant his gentle soul eternal rest, and Jannatul Firdausi was his final abode.
Abdullahi Shuaibu died on Tuesday at the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) after a brief illness.
His funeral prayer was held on Wednesday morning, drawing hundreds of mourners, including colleagues, family members, and admirers who came to pay their final respects.
