Umar Gombe
Umar Gombe | |
|---|---|
| Born | Umar Sani Labaran 5 April 1983 |
| Nationality | Nigerian. |
| Education | BSc. Information Technology and Business Information System |
| Alma mater | Middlesex University Dubai |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, film maker, Producer |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Notable credit | Best known for his appearance in Shaida |
Umar Sani Labaran, also known as Umar Gombe (born April 5, 1983, in Gombe, Gombe State, Nigeria) is a Nigerian actor, filmmaker, and director[1] who has appeared in over a hundred movies as well as a number of television and comedy shows. Gombe is the first program manager for Northflix,[2] a Hausa movie streaming app. He has appeared in films, television shows, radio shows, and comedy shows. He has been nominated for best supporting actor several times and has won several other awards.
Early life and education[edit]
Umar Gombe was born to the Kano family on April 5, 1983, in Gombe, Nigeria. He is the son of Malam Sani Labaran, a farmer, an elder statesman and member of the Arewa Consultative Forum. From 1986 to 1998, he attended nursery, primary, and secondary schools in Gombe, the then Bauchi State. He continued his education at Bayero University Kano and New World Professional Computer Institute, where he earned diplomas in Public Administration and Data Processing & Information Technology respectively.[3] Umar has a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Business Information System from Middlesex University Dubai and is currently pursuing an MBA at Nigeria's National Open University.[4]
In 2014, Umar Gombe participated in a film training program at the Asian Academy of Film & Television, Noida in India, a United Nations[5] Program, alongside other Kannywood actors such as Falalu A Dorayi, Ali Nuhu, Ishaq Sidi Ishaq and Ibrahim Mandawari.
Acting career[edit]
Umar made his debut in Hausa films in 2001 with Shaida, eventually becoming a leading actor in Fasaha Films before moving on to ISI Films, which was founded by renowned filmmaker Ishaq Sidi Ishaq, and later Kumbo Productions, which produced the blockbuster film Sanafahna, that was shot in Nigeria and the Niger. He appeared in several Kumbo Productions films, including Armala, Noor, and Sanafahna.[6]
Umar Gombe rose to prominence after appearing in Netflix's Nollywood English film, Tenant of the House,[7][8] directed by Kunle Afolayan and Adieu Salut, as well as other Hausa films such as Kwalla, Lambar Girma, Noor, Lissafi, Iko, and In Zaki So Ni. With roles in films such as Lissafi, Noor, Mati A Zazzau,[9] Kishiyata, Fati, Wakili, Hauwa Kulu, and the television series Gidan Badamasi, Umar has established himself as one of Kannywood's most talented and versatile actors. He also had a significant role in the award-winning Dadin Kowa television series,[10] which was the first Hausa language series to air on Arewa24.[11] Umar also featured in the Nigerian family magazine show, Ongacious season 2.
Umar Sani Labaran was appointed caretaker chairman of the Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria in 2021,[12] and later became the body's National Assistant Secretary following its election in 2022.
Filmography[edit]
Gombe made his film debut in the 2001 drama film Shaida, which helped him rise to fame and gain public recognition from many in the industry, which later helped him gain recognition and begin appearing in upcoming Hausa movies. In 2014, he made his television debut in the award-winning drama series Dadin Kowa[13] on Arewa24, followed by a starring role in Netflix Kunle Afolayan's Tenant Of The House, a film about power conspiracies, dangerous romance, girl-child education, and, of course, conspiracy theory.[14] In 2022, he made his first major appearance in Falalu Dorayi's award-winning controversial comedy television series Gidan Badamasi[15] on Arewa24.
Gombe rose to prominence after appearing in both Gidan Badamasi and Noor, a film about surrogacy to address social issues directed by Faika Ibrahim Rahi, an award-winning female director.[16]
Film[edit]
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Genre | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Shaida | Actor | Drama | |
| 2001 | Haske | Actor | Drama | |
| 2002 | Duhun Damunai | Actor | Drama | |
| 2002 | Kwalla | Actor | Drama | |
| 2003 | Sansani | Actor | Drama | |
| 2004 | Ambaliya | Actor | Drama | |
| 2004 | Tutar So | Actor | Drama | |
| 2005 | Jarida | Actor | Drama | |
| 2006 | Takbir | Actor | Drama | |
| 2006 | Lada | Actor | Drama | |
| 2007 | Attajira | Actor | Drama | |
| 2007 | Nauyi | Actor | Drama | |
| 2008 | Iko | Actor | Drama | |
| 2008 | Budurwa | Actor | Drama | |
| 2008 | Jari Hujja | Actor/Writer | Drama | |
| 2009 | Wasila | Actor | Drama | |
| 2009 | Wasila (English) | Actor | Drama | |
| 2009 | Lissafi | Actor | Drama | |
| 2009 | Kusuwar Danga | Actor | Drama | |
| 2010 | Wa'azi | Actor | Drama | |
| 2010 | Bakar Ashana | Actor/Writer | Thriller | |
| 2010 | Fati | Actor | Drama | |
| 2010 | Sanafahna 2 | Actor | Drama | |
| 2010 | Ruwan Dare | Actor | Drama | |
| 2010 | Sauyin Lamari | Actor | Drama | |
| 2011 | Balele | Actor | Drama | |
| 2011 | In Zaki Soni | Actor | Drama | |
| 2011 | Noor | Actor/Producer | Drama | |
| 2014 | Aci Bulus | Actor | Drama | |
| 2014 | Armala[17] | Actor/Producer | Drama | |
| 2014 | Makuwa | Actor | Drama | |
| 2015 | Soyayaya Da Tsakuwa | Actor | Drama | |
| 2017 | Samari | Actor | Drama | |
| 2018 | Ni Da Kai Da Shi | Actor | Drama | |
| 2019 | Tenant Of The House | Actor | Drama | |
| 2019 | Gargadi[18] | Actor/Producer | Drama | Short film |
| 2020 | Mati A Zazzau[19] | Actor | Comedy/Drama | |
| 2021 | Hauwa Kulu | Actor | Drama | |
| 2021 | Wakili | Actor | Comedy/Drama | |
| 2021 | Ameer † | Actor | Action/Drama | Short film |
| 2022 | Tsayin Daka | Actor | Drama | |
| 2022 | Maimunatu | Actor | Drama | |
| 2022 | Halima’s Choice † | Actor | SciFi |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Genre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Dadin Kowa | Actor | Drama | Series regular (13 episodes)[20] |
| 2018 | Yan Birni (Makewayi) | Actor | Drama | A film powered by UNICEF |
| 2019 | Yan Zamani | Actor | Comedy/Drama | |
| 2021 | Gidan Danger | Actor | Drama | Series regular (13 episodes)[21] |
| 2021 | Bugun Zuciya | Actor | Drama | |
| 2021 | Yan Tagwaye † | Producer | Drama | |
| 2022 | Gidan Badamasi | Actor | Comedy/Drama | Series regular (13 episodes)[22] |
| 2022 | Kishiyata | Actor | Drama | |
| 2022 | Sawun Giwa | Actor | Drama | |
| 2022 | Nasaba † | Actor/Producer | Drama |
Voice Over[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Genre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Ruwan Dare | Actor | Drama | Featured as a voice actor |
| 2021 | Madubi | Actor | Drama | Featured as a voice actor |
References[edit]
- ^ Chidiebere Ihemebiri (2021-05-25). "I Found It Difficult Graduating From An Actor To A Producer – Umar Gombe". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2022-09-11.
- ^ Ibrahim Musa Giginyu (2022-04-19). "Kannywood Actor, Umar Gombe, Turns Pioneer Program Manager Of Northflix". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2022-09-11.
- ^ HausaFilms.TV (2018-07-12). "Umar Gombe HausaFilms.TV - Kannywood, Fina-finai, Hausa Movies, TV and Celebrities". HausaFilms.TV. Retrieved 2022-09-11.
- ^ Daily Trust (2021-05-21). "I would have become a model if I was not an actor - Umar Gombe - YouTube". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2022-09-11.
- ^ IFCPC (2018-05-12). "Indo Nigerian Film Association Moves Further Under ICMEI". IFCPC. Retrieved 2022-09-23.
- ^ HausaFilms.TV. "Umar Gombe HausaFilms.TV - Kannywood, Fina-finai, Hausa Movies, TV and Celebrities". HausaFilms.TV. Retrieved 2022-09-11.
- ^ Netflix. "Watch Tenant of the House - Netflix". Netflix. Retrieved 2022-09-11.
- ^ IMDb. "Tenant of the House (2019) - Full Cast & Crew". IMDb. IMDb. Retrieved 2022-09-11.
- ^ IMDb. "Mati a Zazzau (2020)". IMDb. IMDb. Retrieved 2022-09-17.
- ^ BBC News Hausa (2021-10-21). "Daga Bakin Mai Ita Tare Da Umar Gombe - YouTube". BBC News Hausa. Retrieved 2022-09-11.
- ^ Arewa24 (2015-02-06). "DADIN KOWA EPS 3 PRT 1 - YouTube". Arewa24. Retrieved 2022-09-11.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Ahmed Lawal (2022-02-24). "Sarari appointed LOC chairman Zuma film festival". Bluprint. Retrieved 2022-09-11.
- ^ Arewa24. "Dadin Kowa - AREWA24". Arewa24. Retrieved 2022-09-16.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Nigerian Tribune (2021-07-03). "Tenants of the House' movie hits the cinema - Tribune Online". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 2022-09-17.
- ^ Arewa24. "Gidan Badamasi - AREWA24". Arewa24. Retrieved 2022-09-16.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Daily Trust. "Tambari by Daily Trust Tambari - Issuu". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2022-09-23.
- ^ Flickr. "IMG_0709 - Producer/Actor Umar Gombe on set of Armala. - talatu-carmen - Flickr". talatu-carmen. Retrieved 2022-09-17.
- ^ Mudari TV 24. "Gargadi - Warning! BY UMAR GOMBE - YouTube". Mudari TV 24. Retrieved 2022-09-17.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ IMDb. "Mati a Zazzau (2020)". IMDb. IMDb. Retrieved 2022-09-17.
- ^ Arewa24. "Dadin Kowa - AREWA24". Arewa24. Retrieved 2022-09-16.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Arewa24. "Gidan Danger Series - AREWA24". Arewa24. Retrieved 2022-09-16.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Arewa24. "Gidan Badamasi - AREWA24". Arewa24. Retrieved 2022-09-16.
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