Kannywood Actor Umar Ascon Dies
Last update: March 15, 2026
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The late actor has been buried following Islamic rites.
Kannywood actor Umar Ascon, widely known for portraying Alhaji Lado Mai Barkono in the long-running television series Garwashi, has died after battling a prolonged illness.
CBI News learnt that the actor’s death was confirmed by Kannywood producer and neighbour, Abubakar Yahaya Matinko.
Ascon reportedly passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Malam Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital in Kano.
The late actor is survived by his pregnant wife and two daughters.
His funeral prayer was held at the Al-Masjlisul Islami Mosque near Gade-Gade Filling Station, where he was laid to rest in accordance with Islamic rites.
Before joining the film industry, Ascon was a businessman operating at Hotoro Depot in Kano.
He later gained prominence in the Kannywood industry through his role in Garwashi and appearances in other Hausa films, including Wata Shida and Manyan Mata.
