…He was known as Uncle Gaga in the 1980s soap opera, ‘Cock Crow At Dawn’

…Governor El-Rufai Mourns, Describes Him As A Shining Star and a colossus of the creative industry.

Veteran actor, Alhaji Kasimu Yero is dead. He died at his house in Kaduna on Sunday after a protracted illness .

His son, Masur Yero confirmed the death.

Yero was buried in Magajin Gari, Zaria in Kaduna State at 2pm according to Islamic rites.

Our correspondent reports that it was a dark Sunday for many, especially the Hausa Film Industry as he was described as an equivalent to Hollywood’s Clark Gable.

Kasimu Yero was a famous Nigerian actor who made his name playing iconic characters, mainly villains, in TV series or films.

Meanwhile, Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has described late veteran actor, as a shining star and a colossus of the creative industry.

Yero, also known as Uncle Gaga in the 1980s television soap opera, ‘Cock Crow At Dawn’, and lead character in Abubakar Imam’s ‘Magana Jari Ce’, died in Kaduna, on Sunday, aged 70.

El-Rufai, in a statement signed by his spokesman, Samuel Aruwan, said that the veteran actor would be missed by all.

He said that Yero’s talent and contributions to culture brought him national fame.

The governor said that the deceased was at the forefront of drama in northern Nigeria, using the then new medium of television to project culture and tradition.

“He was a talented artist, who also mentored several artists that are now household names in their own right.

“He devoted his talents to nation building, preaching unity across religion, ethnic and regional lines. We are proud of his contributions to culture and national unity.”

He extended condolences of the people and state government to the family, Zazzau Emirate and the entire creative industry.

The governor prayed Almighty God to grant the deceased’s soul eternal rest and his family the fortitude to bear the loss.