A popular Kannywood actress, SARATU GIDADO, has passed away at the age of 56.

Fondly known as Daso, the sad news was confirmed by relatives of the late actress who spoke to a Kano-based private radio station.

Reports revealed that Daso was found lifeless on Tuesday morning after she returned to bed following Sahur, the pre-dawn meal consumed before fasting during Ramadan.

However, the cause of her death was still unclear at the time of filing this report.