NaijaOnPoint Nigeria reports that Popular Kannywood actor Mato Na Mato, widely known as Malam Nata’ala, has reportedly died after battling a long-term illness.
A native of Potiskum in Yobe State, Malam Nata’ala was best known for his memorable role as an almajiri school teacher in the hit Arewa24 Hausa drama series Dadin Kowa’.
Before his passing, the veteran actor had made several online appeals for financial assistance to cover his medical expenses.
His online appeals eventually caught the attention of Niger’s President, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, who reportedly offered him financial assistance amounting to ₦27 million.