Kannywood actor, Umar Ascon is dead

Kannywood actor Umar Ascon, popularly known for portraying Alhaji Lado Mai Barkono in the long-running television series Garwashi, has passed away.

He died on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Malam Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital after battling a prolonged illness.

The news of his death was con...