Golden Voice of Kano TV, Lami Maccido Dies at 72
By the Newsroom
KANO – Ace broadcaster Hajiya Lami Maccido, widely known as the golden voice of Kano television, has died at the age of 72.
She passed away Tuesday night after a brief illness, according to an announcement circulated on the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) WhatsApp platform by Ismaila Maizere.
The former NUJ chairman, Ismail Ammai Maizere, in his obituary message, revealed that the funeral prayer of a one time defining voice of an era is scheduled to hold at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday at her residence located at Gyadigyadi Courts Road in Kano.
According to information on her verified Facebook page, Lami Maccido who was born on 12 August 1954 would have been 72 years this year.
The news of her death has sparked an outpouring of tributes from journalists, former colleagues and admirers who described her as a trailblazer and a symbol of excellence.
Maccido, a pioneering editor at Abubakar Rimi Television, the state-owned television station built a formidable reputation for professionalism and excellence, and her commanding presence and distinctive voice made her one of the most recognisable figures on Kano’s airwaves in the 1980s and 1990s.
Finenewsng.com reports that during her active years, her news bulletins were said to hold the city still, as viewers tuned in to listen to her precise diction and authoritative delivery.
Colleagues recall that her mastery of reportage and news casting set a standard that many younger broadcasters sought to emulate.
Beyond her on-air persona, Maccido was known for her discipline, mentorship and dedication to public service broadcasting.
Finenewsng.com learned that at a time when media competition was limited, her credibility and calm delivery helped build public trust in broadcast journalism across Kano and beyond.
Maccido was said to have withdrew from public life after retiring from active service to living quietly while remaining a respected figure within media circles.