Transient Life - A Tribute to Hauwa Maina
I was racking my brain thinking of what subject to write about in this month's newsletter when the news broke about the passing of an icon, a diligent professional and a woman of substance - Hauwa Maina.
With almost constant reminders of this transient life, it might seem surprising that one additional person passing away would cause so much anguish, shock and incredulity. Ordinarily, one would have been forgiven for thinking this way, but not in this case.
Filled with much promise, bright hopes and great dreams, Hauwa Maina was an epitome of perseverance with attendant success. An actress of unique stock with down-to-earth humility in this vain world, she strode both her Kannywood home base and Nollywood elegantly where she garnered respect, friendships and a several partnerships. I distinctly remember her mentioning her collaboration with Stephanie Linus Okereke (a Nollywood actress I respect and admire), in DRY, a remarkable Nigerian movie of universal appeal judging by its reviews. I haven't watched it, but I hope to.
Three things I vividly remember include the day she told me about opening her own studio. She was visibly happy and determined to make it a success - determined professional striving to excel.
Her efforts in supporting youth with employment while we were discussing about the huge potential for employment in the film industry. I was impressed not only with how she was supporting them but also with the sincerity of purpose in her conviction.
And lastly, when she introduced me to her daughter, Maryam upon a chance meeting at the highly popular 'kosai, waina and punkasau joint' by Alkali road / Isa Kaita road junction, Kaduna. A couple of things stood out admirably:
- The wonderful and clearly loving relationship between mother and daughter that exuded a unique blend of friendship, support and parental care.
- The path of Islamic awareness and propagation through media chosen by the daughter with encouragement from her mother. You could see motherly pride as she showed me video clips of the programme on her laptop.
Accolades and good but mournful tributes continue to pour in from different parts of the country by people touched or positively affected by this iconic woman.
"Yaya hakurinmu?" asked Hajiya, the matriarch business owner of the 'kosai joint', when I visited a few days ago, initiating mutual condolences for OUR collective loss. What a loss! She was gone, yet she was present in the relationships she left behind; each remembering a brave, friendly and determined personality.
As her fans, friends and family members mourn her, let us remember the legacy of good she left behind. She has lived her dream and now we pray that Almighty Allah Bless her soul and Grant her eternal rest in jannat firdausi, amin.
Let us remember that this life is indeed transient and if you do not strive to do the best you can, it will pass you by leaving you with naught but regret. That is not something you want to wish your enemy least of all someone you care about.
What are your dreams? Have you attained them? Have you started reaching for them? If not, why not? If yes, what next?
Abdullahi
Global Accredited Mind Map Instructor
Founder, MindZone
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