Gov. Uba Sani has condoled with the family of veteran actor, Usman Baba Pategi popularly known as ”Samanja Mazan Fama” who died at the age of 84.
The condolence message is contained in a statement by Sani’s Chief Press Secretary, Muhammad Shehu, in Kaduna on Monday.
The governor said that he received the sad news of the passing of the veteran actor with shock, saying the nation was captivated by his talents as an actor in the 1980s.
According to the governor, ”Through the role of Samanja in the defunct NTA drama series depicting the lifestyle of soldiers in the barracks, he became a familiar and beloved face in millions of homes.”
The governor prayed Allah (SWT) to grant him Jannat-ul-Firdaus and forgive his sins.
Born in 1942 to the Royal Pategi Family, he served in the Nigerian Army and in the old Northern Broadcasting Corporation, where he honed his skills as an actor, writer and producer.
The late Samanja was buried in Kaduna according to Islamic injunctions.
Thousands of sympathisers have continued to troop to the residence of Kaduna-based TV series actor.
(NAN)
