Plot Summary
Set in northern Nigeria towards the end of the 19th century, Shaihu Umar begins with a discussion between Islamic students and their renowned teacher, the wise man Shaihu Umar. Asked about his origins, Umar begins to tell his story: he comes from a modest background and is separated from his mother after his father dies and his stepfather is banished. His subsequent trials and tribulations are marked by slavery, and he is put to any number of tests until he finally becomes the adopted son of his Arabic master Abdulkarim. He attends Quranic school and is made an imam upon reaching adulthood. Following a particular dream, he resolves to search for his mother.
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Director & Crew
Adamu Halilu
Director
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It has a TMDB rating of 9.0/10 based on 1 votes.
Who directed Shaihu Umar?
Shaihu Umar was directed by Adamu Halilu and released in 1976.
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Shaihu Umar has a runtime of 2 hours and 22 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1976-01-25
- Status
- Released