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Ali Nuhu

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Born March 15, 1974 (Age: 50 years old) from Maiduguri, Borno, Nigeria
Occupation Actor
Years active 1999-present
Spouse Maimuna Garba Ja Abdulkadir1) (1 Son, 1 Daughter)

Ali Nuhu, the Nigerian actor, producer, director and television personality referred to in the media as the “King of Kannywood”, has appeared in hundreds of Hausa language films and several English language films, and earned numerous accolades. Nuhu who has significant followers in Africa and the Nigerian diaspora worldwide in terms of audience size and income, has been described as one of the most successful film stars in Africa. Even with the continued controversies befalling his image in the north. The actor is set to be one of the best in (Nollywood) Kannywood. He has been seen in around some European countries this year shooting some blockbusters for Kannywood. —Juliana Etebom Kannywood Actors To Watchout For 2016 Mar 6, 2016

He is a rare mix of versatility, innovativeness and raw stage audacity. On account of his towering profile among his peers he is easily referred to as the King of Kannywood having featured in hundreds of Hausa language and English language movies. This has earned him numerous accolades than any other actor in Kannywood.

He is a trend-setter being the only actor to have successfully cut across the northern and southern axis of Nigeria doing what he was born to do: acting, producing and directing movies. He has a significant followership in Africa and among Nigerians worldwide. To his credit, he has featured in over 160 Hausa and 110 English movies. He is a multiple award winner, honoured both at home and abroad including the Afro Holywood Award in London. He is a graduate of the University of Jos, a Globacom Ambassador, Royco Ambassador, among others endorsements. Endowed with good look, a frame naturally suited for the big stage, he has remained a role model for teeming Nigerian youths espousing the value and virtue of hard work. He is the quintessential Nigerian man: cognitively gifted and innovative. He is a sought-after brand and fondly called the Emir of Kannywood or simply King Ali.2)

Biography

Ali Nuhu was born on the 15th of March 1974 in a Maiduguri town.

His father hails from Balanga town of Gombe State while his mother is from Bama town of Borno State. He spent the highest number of his years growing in Yakasai,No Man's land and Hausawa areas of Kano town. He started his primary School Education in RIGA SPECIAL PRIMARY SCHOOL, No Man's Land. He further went to Government Secondary Commercial School, Airport Road, Kano to attain his Junior Secondary School Certificate. He continued his education in Science Secondary Schoo,l Dawakin Tofa where he got his Senior Secondary School Leaving Cetificate. He got a Bsc in Geography from The University of Jos and did his National Youth Service Corp in Ibadan, Oyo State after which he ventured into acting fulltime.

Married to Maimuna Garba Ja Abdulkadir ( born Dec 28th, ????3) ) and blessed with two issues, Fatima and Ahmad… He became a trendsetter being the only one to have successfully cut across the Northern and Southern axis of Nigeria as an actor. Having over a 100 Hausa and 50 English movies to his credit and 15 awards to with at least 10 from a competative category. As a household name, he is presently one of the Ambassadors to Nigeria's leading Indigienous Telecom Network Companiey GLOBACOM NIGERIA.
He attended Riga Special Primary School, Government Commercial Secondary School and Science Secondary School in Kano State where he obtained his primary certificate, junior secondary certificate and senior secondary certificate respectively. He obtained a degree in Geography from the University of Jos.

He is married with 3 children. Celebrated his 9th wedding anniversary and 38th birthday Thursday, March 15, 2012.4)

Founder of his own movie production outfit FKD Production based in Kano, Nigeria.

LEADERSHIP Awards - Artiste Of The Year 2014

Interviews


Interview with Abbas Sadiq a shirin Gani da Ido (with English subtitles)

AREWA24 interview with Aminu Shariff

Filmography

Kannywood Films

FilmYear
'Ya 'Ya NaND
'Ya daga Allah2014
'Yan Mata2010
'Yar Tasha2015
AbayaND
Abbana2018
Abin Sirri NeND
Adamsy2011
Alhaki Kwikwiyo2011
AlhiniND
AliND
AlkebbaND
AmbatoND
Andamali2013
Ankwa2011
Armala2011
Artabu (A Mazauna)2009
Aska TaraND
Ba Tabbas2017
Ba'asi2015
BahaushiyaND
Balaraba2010
Bana Bakwai2007
Ban Ga Masoyi BaND
Bani Bake2015
Bashin GabaND
Baya da Kura2015
Bazan Barki Ba2012
BilalND
Blood and Henna2012
Da Kishiyar Gida2013
Dakin Amarya2013
Dama da HauniND
Dan Marayan Zaki2012
Dan Sarki2010
Dattijo2016
Dijangala2008
Duniyar Nan2014
Fari Da Baki2013
Farin WataND
Fisabilillahi2011
Fitilar DareND
Ga Fili Mai DokiND
Gani Gaka2012
Gadan GaND
GambizaND
Gamu Nan Dai2015
Garbati2014
Garinmu da Zafi (Dawo-Dawo)ND
Gida da WajeND
Gidan IkoND
Gwamnati2003
Hafsah2007
Hakkin Miji2014
Halacci2015
Halisa2013
Hanyar Kano2014
Har AbadaND
Harafin SoND
Haske2013
Hawan GirmaND
Hubbi2012
Hujja2014
Idan Hakane2014
Ina Miji Na?ND
Jamhuriya2005
Jaraba2011
Jarumin Maza2013
Jarumta2016
Jinin Jiki Na2014
JurwayeND
KamilallaND
Kanin Miji2014
Kara da Kiyashi2012
KaunaND
Ke Duniya2011
KhalidND
Kishin MataND
Kona Gari2012
Kudi A Duhu2012
Kudi A Duhu2013
Kukan Zaki (the Lion’s Cry)2010
Kurman Allo2015
Ladidin Baba2010
Lamiraj2013
Madubin Dubawa2012
Mai Dalilin Aure (Match Maker)2014
Mai Farin Jini2013
Mai Gadon ZinareND
Mai Jego2013
Mai Ladabi2010
Mai Zamani2011
Malika2011
Mansoor2017
MaraichiND
Maryam DiyanaND
MashiND
Masu AjiND
Matar Jami'a2013
Mati da Lado2014
Maza Da Mata2012
Mu'amalat2016
MujadalaND
Munafikin Mata2014
Muradi2011
Mutallab2011
Nadawo Gareki2013
Namijin DuniyaND
Nasibi2015
NazariND
Noor (The Light)2012
QiyasiND
Ragowar YakiND
Rai Da Buri2011
Rai Dai2012
RaliyaND
Rana da WataND
Rariya2017
RawaniND
Sabon Sarki2006
Sabon ShafiND
Sai Wata Rana2010
Sai a Lahira2014
SakayyaND
Sallamar So2015
SangayaND
Sarauta2010
ShamsiyyaND
Shinaz2016
Sirrin Da Ke Raina2014
So Aljannar Duniya2014
Son Mai So2012
Son Zuciya2012
Talatu2012
Taurari2005
TawakkaliND
Toron Giwa2011
Tsaraba2011
Uba da 'Da2015
Umarnin UwaND
Uwar Miji (Mother In-Law)ND
Wani Gari2013
Wani Hanin2012
Wasila2010
Wutar Gaba2015
YanayiND
ZambaND
Zo Mu ZaunaND
Zuciya Da Hawaye2017
Zuciya Ko RuhiND
Zuri'a2013
Zuwa Da KaiND
Dangin Miji2017
Igiyar Zato2016
Taqaddama2018
Wacece Sarauniya?2017

Nollywood Films

Film Year Role Notes
Amara5) 2016
Last Flight to Abuja 2012
Sitanda 2006
Bitter Generation 2010
Bitter Generation 2 2010
Battle of Honour ????
Mountain Blues ????
Chukwuemeka Mohammed ????
Where love lies ????
Hamza ????
King of my kingdom ????
Be not afraid ????
Brothers Apart ????
Spirit of a dancer 2009
Spirit of a dancer 2 2009
The Bride 2010
Royal Ring 2010
Royal Ring 2 2010
Princess Throne ????
Honest Deceiver 2008
My Best Enemy 2011
My Best Enemy 2 2011
Return Of Black And White Ghost 2011
Return Of Black And White Ghost 2 2011
Second Chance 2011
Second Chance 2 2011
Black And White Ghost 2011
Black And White Ghost 2 2011
End of Royal Kidnap 2009
End of Royal Kidnap 2 2009
My Last Enemy 2011
My Last Enemy 2 2011
My Last Enemy 3 2011
Crime Kingdom 2009
Crime Kingdom 2 2009
Final Crime Kingdom 2009
Final Crime Kingdom 2 2009
Hot Zone 2009
Hot Zone 2 2009
The Siege 2009
The Siege 2 2009
Best Player 2011
Best Player 2 2011
Two Can Play 2010
Two Can Play 2 2010
Memories Of My Heart 2011
Memories Of My Heart 2 2011
Fulani 2010
Burning Spear 2009
Burning Spear 2 2009
Father And Gun 2010
Father And Gun 2 2010
Kill My Brother 2010
Kill My Brother 2 2010
Queen Of The Jungle 2009
Queen Of The Jungle 2 2009
Royal Kidnap 2009
Royal Kidnap 2 2009
Above Implication 2010
Above Implication 2 2010
Implication 2010
Implication 2 2010
The Marshals 2009
Hottest Boys 2009
Hottest Boys 2 2009
Prince Of The Niger 2009
Prince Of The Niger 2 2009
Light Of Truth 2010
Light Of Truth 2 2010
Humble Hero 2010
Humble Hero 2 2010
Tears In The Palace 2010
Tears In The Palace 2 2010
Anointed Queen 2010
Anointed Queen 2 2010

Commercials

Film Year Role Notes
GLO 2010 GLO Ambassador

Director

Awards and nominations

Nominated work Year Award Notes
Blood and Henna 2013 NEA Award for Best Supporting Actor 6)7)

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