Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda yesterday hosted renowned Nollywood actor and entrepreneur, Chinedu Ikedieze, popularly known as Aki, who is in Katsina to participate in the 2026 Breast Cancer Awareness Walk scheduled for Saturday, 17 October.
The actor paid a courtesy visit to the Governor on Friday at Government House, Katsina, ahead of the awareness event. He was led by Umar Faruq Umar, a member of the Walk Away Cancer organising committee.
Governor Radda appreciated Aki for visiting Katsina to participate in the awareness walk, which promotes breast cancer advocacy, public awareness, capacity building and support for patients.
During the meeting, the Governor engaged the actor on his professional journey in Nollywood, film production, current business activities and experiences working with filmmakers in Northern Nigeria.
Governor Radda also discussed Aki’s longstanding collaboration with the late Hausa film industry icon, Rabilu Musa, popularly known as Ibro, and their contributions to the Nigerian film industry.
The Governor arranged for the actor to visit Katsina’s cultural and historical landmarks, including the Emir’s Palace, Kofar Kudu, Kofar Sauri, Kofar Bai and the historic Gobarau Minaret.
He also directed that Aki be taken to inspect some roads constructed by his administration as part of efforts to showcase the state’s infrastructure development. A visit to Daura to explore additional cultural and historical sites was also planned.
Earlier, Aki expressed appreciation to Governor Radda for the warm reception and hospitality extended to him, describing his collaboration with the late Ibro as a memorable part of his filmmaking career.
He explained that their creative partnership involved producing comedy films and exchanging ideas across the Northern and Southern Nigerian film industries.
The actor also discussed opportunities to support aspiring filmmakers, who have expressed interest in pursuing careers in the entertainment industry.
Aki, who described the visit as his first to Katsina State despite having previously evisited Kano and Kaduna, commended the opportunity to experience the state’s rich cultural heritage and historical landmarks.