Sani Mohammed Maikatanga is a well-known Nigerian photojournalist and documentary photographer. He is recognized for his work that focuses on indigenous people, isolated communities in northern Nigeria, and traditional activities like the Argungu fishing festival and Durbar horse racing.


Early Life and Education: He was born on August 15, 1975, in Nasarawa, Kano State. He attended Giginyu Special Primary School and Government Secondary School Tarauni before studying electrical engineering at the Federal College of Education Technical Bichi.


Career: Maikatanga's career began in 1992. He initially worked with several photo studios before venturing into photojournalism in 2000. He has worked as a reporter and photographer for publications like FIM Magazine, Leadership Newspaper, and Daily Trust newspaper. Since 2021, he has been running his own company, Sani Maikatanga Photography. His work is often featured by prominent international media outlets such as BBC Hausa, Reuters, Associated Press, and The Guardian.

Awards and Recognition: He has received numerous awards and honors for his photography. His photograph, "Fishers on the Run," taken at the Argungu Fishing Festival, won first place in the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) Africa 2022 Photo Competition. He also received a Wiki Loves Monuments 2022 award for his photograph of the Kano Golden Jubilee roundabout.

Saratu Abubakar is a Kannywood actress who has gained significant recognition in the Hausa-language film industry.

Career: She began her acting career in 2014 with the film Hajiya Babba. However, she gained widespread recognition and rose to fame for her portrayal of "Hajiya Baraka" in the long-running film series Zomu Zauna, and also appeared in Madafar Kaunah. She also featured in the popular series, Kwana Casa'in.