Actor Umar Ascon Kannywood actor Umar Ascon, popularly known for playing Alhaji Lado Mai Barkono in the long-running TV series Garwashi, has passed after a long illness.
Kannywood producer and neighbour, Abubakar Yahaya Matinko confirmed Ascon’s death. The actor died on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Malam Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital. Umar Ascon He is survived by his pregnant wife and two daughters.
Umar Ascon’s funeral prayer took place at Al-Masjlisul Islami Mosque near Gade-Gade Filling Station, and he.For more, Read Full; Original.
