Monday, March, 16 2026 - Kannywood actor Umar Ascon, popularly known for portraying
Alhaji Lado Mai Barkono in the long-running television series Garwashi, has
passed away.
He died on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Malam Aminu Kano
Teaching Hospital after battling a prolonged illness.
The news of his death was confirmed by Kannywood producer
and neighbour, Abubakar Yahaya Matinko.
The late actor is survived by his pregnant wife and two
daughters.
Before venturing into the film industry, Ascon was a
businessman operating at Hotoro Depot in Kano.
He later gained recognition in Kannywood through his role in
Garwashi and appearances in other Hausa films, including Wata Shida and Manyan
Mata.
His funeral prayer was held at Al-Masjlisul Islami Mosque,
near Gade-Gade Filling Station, where he was laid to rest in accordance with
Islamic rites.
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