Actress Rahama Sadau who was banned from Kannywood as been appointed as the technical committee of the IDICE

• Rahama Sadau has been appointed as a member of the technical committee for the Investment In Digital and Creative Enterprise (iDICE) program.

• The iDICE programme is a joint initiative between the government and international organizations aimed at boosting investment in digital and creative sectors.

• Vice-President Kashim Shettima inaugurated Rahama and other appointees into the committee on Thursday.

Rahama Sadau, an actress, has been appointed as the technical committee in charge of the Investment In Digital and Creative Enterprise (iDICE) programme.

The iDICE programme is a collaboration between the government and international agencies to encourage investment in the digital and creative sectors.

Vice President Kashim Shettima inaugurated Rahama and other appointees to the committee on Thursday.

In a recent Instagram post, the Kannywood star expressed her gratitude for the appointment, saying she appreciates the “support and confidence in me”.

She wrote: “I am pleased, honored, and humbled to accept the appointment to the technical committee of the IDICE (Investment In Digital and Creative Enterprise) program.

“This is indeed a humbling experience to witness. My warmest appreciation to my principal His Excellency Senator Kashim Shettima for the recognition and inclusion.

“My warmest appreciation to His excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Vice president, Senator Kashim Shettima, for seeing me worthy of the position, I appreciate the very generous expressions of support and confidence in me.

“This is my sign to keep going, thank you for this wonderful affirmation. It always feels good to receive an official validation from you, I owe you all a debt of immense gratitude.

“I would like to specially recognize and acknowledge some of the legion of great and sound minds who positively impacted my professional life with the ideals of scholarship, diligence, determination, courage, focus, service and integrity. Thank you all.”

Rahama recently discussed her journey into Nollywood after being banned from the Kannywood industry, which she described as “challenging“.

“It was challenging and unique, and I loved it. We just talked about our system.”

“So my biggest fear when switching to Nollywood was that it wasn’t switching; it was trying to play by the book in the industry. Trying to be who I am, and as a Northern actress, I am trying to find a space to fit in here,” she told PREMIUM TIMES.

In 2016, the Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria banned the actress for appearing in a romantic musical video by Jos-born musician ClassiQ.

Despite the challenges posed by the ban and other concerns, she remained determined to pursue a career for herself.

She made her Nollywood debut shortly after her expulsion, starring in the 13-week drama series Sons of the Caliphate. In the same year, she won a role in The American King, directed by award-winning Nigerian filmmaker Jeta Amata, with Nollywood stars Nse Ikpe-Etim and Eyinna Nwigwe, as well as Hollywood stars Vanessa Martini, Akon, and Miguel Nunez jnr.

Rahama’s career has grown dramatically after the ban, as a Kannywood exile who has established herself in Nollywood as an actor and producer, with occasional collaborations with the Bollywood film industry.

In 2018, then-Governor Abdullahi Ganduje lifted the restriction through the Kano State Censorship Board.

She recently debuted a reality show on Showmax called Sadau Sisters.