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Ali Nuhu Mohammed (born 15 March 1974) is a Nigerian actor and director.[1] He acts in both Hausa and English movies, and he is also known as king of Kannywood or "Sarki" Ali by the media;[2][3][4][5] Kannywood is the Hausa film industry headquartered in Kano, Nigeria. Ali Nuhu has appeared in more than 500 Nollywood and Kannywood films, and earned numerous accolades. Nuhu is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential actors of all time in the history of Hausa Cinema, as well as Nigerian Cinema In terms of audience, size, and income, and he has been described as the most successful Hausa film star in the world.[6][7]
Ali Nuhu Mohammed | |
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| Born | 15 March 1974 Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria |
| Education | Geography Bachelor of Arts |
| Alma mater | University of Jos |
| Occupation | Actor, Director, Producer, Script Writer, Choreographer |
| Years active | 1999 till present |
| Known for | Acting |
| Children | 3 |
Early life and education
Ali Nuhu Mohammed was born in Maiduguri, Borno State, in north-eastern Nigeria.[8] His father, Nuhu Poloma, hailed from Balanga local government area of Gombe State and his mother, Fatima Karderam Digema from Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. He grew up in Jos and Kano. After secondary school education, he received a Bachelors of art degree in Geography from the University of Jos. He did his National Service in Ibadan, Oyo State. He later attended University of Southern California for a course in film production and cinematic arts.[9]
Acting career
Nuhu made his acting debut with the 1999 film Abin sirri ne. He is best known for his role in Sangaya, which became one of the highest-grossing Hausa films at the time. Ali Nuhu starred in several sequel films, including Azal, Jarumin Maza, and Stinda was awarded Best Actor in a supporting role during the African Movie Academy Awards in (2007). In 2019, Nuhu celebrated his 20th anniversary in the entertainment industry. He has appeared in about five hundred movies.[10]
Filmography
Nollywood movies
| Year | Title | Role | Genre | Production Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Sitanda | Actor | Drama | |
| 2012 | Carbin Kwai | Actor | Drama | |
| 2012 | Madubin Dubawa | Actor | Drama | |
| 2012 | Last Flight to Abuja | Actor | Drama | Nollywood Film Factory |
| 2013 | Blood and Henna | Actor | Drama | Newage Networks |
| 2013 | Confusion Na Wa | Actor | Drama | Cinema KpataKpata |
| 2013 | Wani Hanin | Actor | Drama | |
| 2014 | Matan Gida | Actor | Drama | |
| 2015 | Jinin Jikina | Actor | Drama | |
| 2016 | Nasibi | Actor | Drama | |
| 2016 | Ojukokoro | Actor | Drama | Singularity Media |
| 2016 | Mansoor | Actor | Drama | Shugaban Media |
| 2017 | Banana Island Ghost | Actor | Drama | |
| 2019 | Diamonds In The Sky | Actor | Drama | Leah Foundation |
| 2020 | Dear Affy | Actor | Drama |
Awards and nominations
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Nuhu is one of the most decorated actors in the Hausa Cinema, he frequently appears on listings of the most popular, stylish and influential people in Nigeria. He has regularly featured among the top ten of the 100 most influential men in Nigeria. Nuhu has been brand ambassador of various governmental and nongovernmental campaigns including Globacom, OMO, Samsung[12] and others. He received an honorary doctorate from ISM Adonai American University, Benin Republic in 2018.[13][14]
Ali Nuhu recently became an ambassador for cereal brand, Checkers Custard.[15][16][17]
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Arewa Films Award | Best Actor | Won |
| 2007 | 3rd Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Upcoming Actor award | Won |
| 2008 | The Future Award | Best Actor | Won |
| 2011 | Zulu African Film Academy Awards | Best Actor (Indigenous) | Won |
| 2012 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor (Hausa) | Won |
| 2013 | 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated |
| 2013 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Actor | Won |
| 2013 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor (Hausa) | Won |
| 2013 | City People Entertainment Awards | Kannywood Face | Won |
| 2014 | Kannywood Awards | Best Actor | Won |
| 2014 | Leadership Awards | Best Artiste | Won |
| 2014 | City People Entertainment Awards | Best Actor | Won |
| 2014 | City People Entertainment Awards | Kannywood Face | Won |
| 2014 | Arewa Music and Movie Awards | Pride of Kannywood | Won |
| 2014 | Arewa Music and Movie Awards | Best Actor (Popular) | Won |
| 2015 | 19th African Film Awards | Most Outstanding Actor | Won |
| 2015 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor (Hausa) | Won |
| 2015 | Kannywood Awards | Best Actor (Popular) | Won |
| 2015 | City People Entertainment Awards | Kannywood Personality | Won |
| 2016 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor (Hausa) | Won |
| 2016 | Arewa Music and Movie Awards | Best Actor | Won |
| 2016 | Kannywood Awards | Best Actor | Nominated |
| 2016 | City People Entertainment Awards | Kannywood Face | Nominated |
| 2016 | Arewa Creative Industry Awards | Entertainment Award | Won |
| 2016 | Wazobia FM's COWA Awards | Excellent Entertainer | Won |
| 2017 | Northern Nigeria Peace Awards | Best Actor | Won |
| 2017 | City People Entertainment Awards | Kannywood Face | Won |
| 2017 | City People Entertainment Awards | Best Actor | Nominated |
| 2017 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Special Recognition Award | Won |
| 2021 | northern film makers | Best Actor | Won |
References
- "Ali Nuhu returns to school". premiumtimesng.com. Premium Times. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
- "Ali Nuhu, Adam Zango, others win awards in London". premiumtimesng.com. Premium Times. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
- "Cherie Noodles unveils Ali Nuhu, Aishat Aliyu Tsamiya as Brand Ambassadors". The Guardian. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
- "An karrama Ali Nuhu da Adam Zango a London". bbc.com/hausa. BBC. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
- "Behind The Scenes With Nigerian Filmmaker Ali Nuhu". www.voanews.com. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
- Obialo, Maduawuchi (10 June 2021). "Top 10 Richest Hausa Movie Actors In Nigeria (2022)". Nigerian Guide. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- Agu, Zain (28 December 2018). "Who is the richest man in Hausa film?". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- Olonilua, Ademola (19 March 2022). "Kannywood to Nollywood: Ali Nuhu, Rahama Sadau, other Northern actors bridging the gap". Daily Trust. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- Lere, Mohammed (9 January 2016). "Kannywood: Ali Nuhu returns to school". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- Lere, Mohammed (15 January 2019). "Ali Nuhu celebrates 20 years in Kannywood". Premium Times. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
- Muhammed, Isiyaku (14 October 2019). "Kannywood: Ali Nuhu, Mishadda, Anfara wins big in City People award". Daily Trust. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
- Lere, Mohammed (15 April 2013). "Ali Nuhu becomes Samsung Ambassador". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- "Sharia Affected Cinema Culture In Northern Nigeria – Nuhu". leadership.ng. Leadership Newspaper. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
- "Ali Nuhu honoured with Doctorate by Cotonou University – Daily Trust". Daily Trust. 10 October 2018. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
- "Ali Nuhu bags new brand Ambassadorial Deal". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 19 March 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- "Ali Nuhu bags endorsement deal with Checkers Custard". Vanguard News. 17 March 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- Omorogbe, Paul (17 March 2022). "Nollywood star, Ali Nuhu, bags new ambassadorial deal". Tribune Online. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
External links
- Ali Nuhu at IMDb
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