By Muhsin Ibrahim
Umar Maikudi, also known as Cashman, was elected as the National President of the Motion Picture Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MOPPAN) at an event held in Nasarawa State on 18 January 2025.
As the newly elected National President, Maikudi expressed gratitude and enthusiasm for collaborating with filmmakers and film scholars to explore potential partnerships that could benefit the film industry.
In a message sent to media houses across Nigeria, the president stated, “Let’s work together to drive growth and development in the sector.”
Maikudi concluded by encouraging others to “feel free to reach out to me to discuss potential collaborations and partnerships.”
Hailing from Kaduna, Maikudi has been a film scholar and actor for many years. He has appeared in several films, including the Netflix series War: Wrath and Revenge, part of the famed Sons of the Caliphate drama.