Zainab Booth is a well-known Nigerian actress who has been part of the Kannywood movie industry since its inception in Northern Nigeria.
She is often referred to as the “mother” of another popular actress in the industry, Maryam Booth, due to her numerous appearances in Hausa films.
Zainab’s contribution to the development of Hausa cinema has made her a respected and beloved figure in the Nigerian entertainment industry.
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- Full name: Zainab Booth
- Stage Name: Zainab Booth
- Date of Birth: 1961
- Date of death: July 2, 2021 (age: 61 years old)
- Birthplace: Kano, Nigeria.
- Nationality: Nigeria
- Occupation: Nigerian actress
- Height: 5’6
- Parents: Unknown
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Unknown
- Children: 4, Sadiq Ibrahim Booth and Amuda Booth, Sadiya Booth and Maryam Booth.
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: 200,000
Early life and education.
Zainab Booth was born in Kano, Nigeria in 1961. But the media does not know the exact date and month of her birth. She was raised by her parents, whose names are unknown. Her parents are Scottish and Nigerian respectively.
Zainab grew up with her siblings but their names are not mentioned in the media. She belongs to the Fulani ethnic group and is a Muslim. Unfortunately, the media also does not have the background of her early education.
Profession
Zainab started acting in the Kannywood film industry in 2002 and has become a well-known and respected actress. She is known for playing motherly roles in many of the Hausa films she has acted in.
Her daughter, Mariam Booth, has also followed in her mother’s footsteps and has become an actress. Mariam also had the opportunity to showcase her talent as a host when she hosted the 2019 Nigerian Film Awards for Best.
In 2020, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the Desmond Obviagele-directed film. This recognition solidified her status as a talented and accomplished actress in the Nigerian film industry.
Social media.
- Instagram account: @musazainabbooth
Personal life
Zainab Booth is a happily married woman but her husband’s name has never been revealed to the media.
The couple had four children – two sons, Sadique Ibrahim Booth and Amuda Booth, and two daughters, Sadiya Booth and Mariam Booth. However, on July 2, 2021, she died in Kano after a brief illness.
net worth
Zainab Booth has made a successful career in the Kannywood film industry, gaining recognition and fame through her talent and hard work. With an estimated net worth of $200,000, she has become a well-known and respected figure in the Nigerian entertainment industry.
Her contribution to showbiz paved the way for many aspiring actors in Northern Nigeria.
