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

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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