Mansur Ismail (born 15 January 1994; popularly known as Mansur Makeup) is a Nigerian makeup artist film producer and film actor from Northern Nigeria's movie industry, known as Kannywood.[3][4][5]
Mansur Makeup | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mansur Ismail 15 January 1994 Kabala, Kaduna State, Nigeria |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | University of Jos |
| Occupation(s) | Makeup artist, Actor and Film Maker[1] |
| Years active | 2007 present |
| Known for | Makeup |
| Awards | KDC Awards,[2] Best makeup artist |
Early life and education
Mansur was born in the Kabalan Doki, Kaduna City on 15 January 1994. He attended both primary and secondary schools in Kaduna, and he studied Art at University of Jos, Plateau State.
Career
Mansur started his makeup artistry in 2007 upon the advice of his friend, who is also a filmmaker, to join the Kannywood industry. Mansur then got involved in Makeup and worked in the Makeup department in some of the biggest films of the Kannywood industry.[6][7]