Kannywood director (Nura Mustapha Waye) dies suddenly

Nura Mustapha Waye, the director of the famous Kannywood YouTube, “Izzar So”, is dead.

The sudden death of the director was announced on Sunday by his colleagues.

The deceased, who directed several other series and films, was said to have gone to bed hale and hearty on Saturday night.

The news of his death took many by surprise.

Baba Sheik, a friend of Nura said: “Nura Mustapha Waye was very healthy yesterday and today until his death hours ago. Innalillahi wa inna’ilaihi Raju’un. Indeed Fans, Kannywood, and the entire Nigerians film production mourn your death. We pray for your gentle soul to rest in peace.

On his verified Facebook page, popular actor, Ali Nuhu, said, “May Allah have mercy on Nura Mustapha.”

Lawan Ahmed, another actor, said, “Innalillahi wainnailaihirrajiun May Allah accept the life of Nura Mustapha who is Director Izzar. May Allah forgive his shortcomings amen, may Allah make us die with faith when our time comes amen.”

For Zarah Abdullahi, “Innalillahi wa’inna ilaihirraji’un Allah has given the director of the film Izzar so Director Nura Mustapha who is dead may Allah have mercy on you and forgive you.”

Nura has since been buried in accordance with Islamic rites.

He is survived by a wife and children.