Ali Nuhu
| Ali Nuhu | |
|---|---|
| Born |
18 March 1974 Maiduguri, Nigeria[1] |
| Residence | Kano, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | University of Jos |
| Occupation | Film Actor, Producer, Television host |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Religion | Islam |
| Spouse(s) | Maimuna Garba Ja Abdulkadir |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | http://www.alinuhu.net |
Ali Nuhu (born 18 March 1974) is a Nigerian actor, producer, director and television personality. Referred to in the media as the "King of Kannywood", "Sarki Ali" or "King Ali", he has appeared in hundreds of Hausa Language and English Language films, and earned numerous accolades. Nuhu has a significant following in Africa and the Nigerian diaspora worldwide. In terms of audience size and income, he has been described as one of the most successful film stars in the Northern Nigeria. As of 2008, Nuhu is co-chairman of the motion picture production company FKD productions and its subsidiaries. He regularly features in listings of the most influential people in Hausa culture.
Early life and family
Nuhu was born in Maiduguri, Borno, in northeastern Nigeria. His father Nuhu Puloma hailed from Balanga town of Gombe State and his mother Fatima Kardiram Digirema from Bamaw village of Borno State. He spent the highest number of his years growing in Yakasai, No Man's land and Hausawa areas of Kano town.[2] He attended Riga Special Primary School, Government Commercial Secondary School and Science Secondary School in Kano State where he obtained Primary and Secondary school certificate respectively. Nuhu is an alumnus of University of Jos where he obtained a degree in Geography. He later attended University of Southern California for a course in film production and cinematic arts.[3] Nuhu is married to to Maimuna Garba Ja Abdulkadir. The couple have two children, Fatima and Ahmad. [4]
Acting career
Nuhu entered the film industry as an actor which is regarded as a landmark in Hausa cinema. He Acted in hundreds of Hausa language and English language films.[5][6] Nuhu is the first Nigerian to successfully cut across the Northern and Southern axis of Nigeria as an actor. Having over a 160 Hausa and 110 English movies to his credit and 15 awards to with at least 10 from a competitive category. As a household name, he is presently one of the Ambassadors to Nigeria's leading Indigenous Telecom Network Company Globacom.
Filmography
- 'Ya 'Ya Na ND
- 'Ya daga Allah 2014
- 'Yan Mata 2010
- 'Yar Tasha 2015
- Abaya ND
- Abin Sirri Ne ND
- Adamsy 2011
- Alhaki Kwikwiyo 2011
- Alhini ND
- Ali ND
- Alkebba ND
- Ambato ND
- Andamali 2013
- Ankwa 2011
- Armala 2011
- Artabu (A Mazauna) 2009
- Aska Tara ND
- Ba'asi 2015
- Balaraba 2010
- Bana Bakwai 2007
- Ban Ga Masoyi Ba ND
- Bani Bake 2015
- Bashin Gaba ND
- Baya da Kura 2015
- Bazan Barki Ba 2012
- Bilal ND
- Blood and Henna 2012
- Da Kishiyar Gida 2013
- Dakin Amarya 2013
- Dama da Hauni ND
- Dan Marayan Zaki 2012
- Dan Sarki 2010
- Dijangala 2008
- Duniyar Nan 2014
- Fari Da Baki 2013
- Farin Wata ND
- Fisabilillahi 2011
- Fitilar Dare ND
- Ga Fili Mai Doki ND
- Gani Gaka 2012
- Gadan Ga ND
- Gambiza ND
- Gamu Nan Dai 2015
- Garbati 2014
- Garinmu da Zafi (Dawo-Dawo) ND
- Gida da Waje ND
- Gidan Iko ND
- Gwamnati 2003
- Hafsah 2007
- Halacci 2015
- Halisa 2013
- Hanyar Kano 2014
- Har Abada ND
- Harafin So ND
- Haske 2013
- Hawan Girma ND
- Hubbi 2012
- Hujja 2014
- Idan Hakane 2014
- Ina Miji Na? ND
- Jamhuriya 2005
- Jaraba 2011
- Jarumin Maza 2013
- Jarumta 2016
- Jinin Jiki Na 2014
- Jurwaye ND
- Kamilalla ND
- Kanin Miji 2014
- Kara da Kiyashi 2012
- Kauna ND
- Ke Duniya 2011
- Khalid ND
- Kishin Mata ND
- Kona Gari 2012
- Kudi A Duhu 2012
- Kudi A Duhu 2013
- Kukan Zaki (the Lion’s Cry) 2010
- Kurman Allo 2015
- Ladidin Baba 2010
- Lamiraj 2013
- Madubin Dubawa 2012
- Mai Dalilin Aure (Match Maker) 2014
- Mai Farin Jini 2013
- Mai Gadon Zinare ND
- Mai Jego 2013
- Mai Ladabi 2010
- Mai Zamani 2011
- Malika 2011
- Maraichi ND
- Maryam Diyana ND
- Mashi ND
- Masu Aji ND
- Matar Jami'a 2013
- Mati da Lado 2014
- Maza Da Mata 2012
- Mujadala ND
- Munafikin Mata 2014
- Muradi 2011
- Mutallab 2011
- Nadawo Gareki 2013
- Namijin Duniya ND
- Nazari ND
- Noor (The Light) 2012
- Qiyasi ND
- Ragowar Yaki ND
- Rai Da Buri 2011
- Rai Dai 2012
- Raliya ND
- Rana da Wata ND
- Rawani ND
- Sabon Sarki 2006
- Sabon Shafi ND
- Sai Wata Rana 2010
- Sai a Lahira 2014
- Sakayya ND
- Sallamar So 2015
- Sangaya ND
- Sarauta 2010
- Shamsiyya ND
- Sirrin Da Ke Raina 2014
- So Aljannar Duniya 2014
- Son Mai So 2012
- Son Zuciya 2012
- Talatu 2012
- Taurari 2005
- Tawakkali ND
- Toron Giwa 2011
- Tsaraba 2011
- Uba da 'Da 2015
- Umarnin Uwa ND
- Uwar Miji (Mother In-Law) ND
- Wani Gari 2013
- Wani Hanin 2012
- Wasila 2010
- Wutar Gaba 2015
- Yanayi ND
- Zamba ND
- Zo Mu Zauna ND
- Zuciya Ko Ruhi ND
- Zuri'a 2013
- Zuwa Da Kai ND
- Above Implication 2010
- Above Implication 2 2010
- Amara4) 2016
- Anointed Queen 2010
- Anointed Queen 2 2010
- Battle of Honour ????
- Be not afraid ????
- Best Player 2011
- Best Player 2 2011
- Bitter Generation 2010
- Bitter Generation 2 2010
Black And White Ghost 2011
- Black And White Ghost 2 2011
- Brothers Apart ????
- Burning Spear 2009
- Burning Spear 2 2009
- Chukwuemeka Mohammed ????
- Crime Kingdom 2009
- Crime Kingdom 2 2009
- End of Royal Kidnap 2009
- End of Royal Kidnap 2 2009
- Father And Gun 2010
- Father And Gun 2 2010
- Final Crime Kingdom 2009
- Final Crime Kingdom 2 2009
- Fulani 2010
- Hamza ????
- Honest Deceiver 2008
- Hot Zone 2009
- Hot Zone 2 2009
- Hottest Boys 2009
- Hottest Boys 2 2009
- Humble Hero 2010
- Humble Hero 2 2010
- Implication 2010
- Implication 2 2010
- Kill My Brother 2010
- Kill My Brother 2 2010
- King of my kingdom ????
- Last Flight to Abuja 2012
- Light Of Truth 2010
- Light Of Truth 2 2010
- Memories Of My Heart 2011
- Memories Of My Heart 2 2011
- Mountain Blues ????
- My Best Enemy 2011
- My Best Enemy 2 2011
- My Last Enemy 2011
- My Last Enemy 2 2011
- My Last Enemy 3 2011
- Prince Of The Niger 2009
- Prince Of The Niger 2 2009
- Princess Throne ????
- Queen Of The Jungle 2009
- Queen Of The Jungle 2 2009
- Return Of Black And White Ghost 2011
- Return Of Black And White Ghost 2 2011
- Royal Kidnap 2009
- Royal Kidnap 2 2009
- Royal Ring 2010
- Royal Ring 2 2010
- Second Chance 2011
- Second Chance 2 2011
- Sitanda 2006
- Spirit of a dancer 2009
- Spirit of a dancer 2 2009
- Tears In The Palace 2010
- Tears In The Palace 2 2010
- The Bride 2010
- The Marshals 2009
- The Siege 2009
- The Siege 2 2009
- Two Can Play 2010
- Two Can Play 2 2010
- Where love lies ???
In the media
Ali Nuhu receives a considerable amount of media coverage in Nigeria, and is often referred to as "The King of Kannywood", "Sarki Ali" or "King Ali". Nigeria cites him as among of the present celebrities, with nine or ten films a year, constantly running television ads, print ads and gigantic billboards lining the streets of Nigerian cities. He is the object of a sometimes fanatical following, with a fan base estimated to exceed 98 million. Nuhu frequently appears on listings of the most popular, stylish and influential people in Nigeria. Nuhu has been brand ambassador of various campaigns, including Globacom[7] and Royco.
Awards and nominations
Nuhu is one of the most decorated actors in the Hausa Cinema. He won the Best Upcoming Actor award at the 3rd Africa Movie Academy Awards. He was nominated as the Best Actor in a supporting role at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards and won Best Actor in a film at the 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[8][9]
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3rd Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Upcoming Actor award | Sitanda | Won |
| 2012 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor (Hausa) | Madubin Dubawa | Won |
| 2013 | 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Actor in a supporting role | Blood and Henna | Nominated |
| 2013 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Actor | Confusion Na Wa | Won |
| 2013 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor (Hausa) | Wani Hanin | Won |
| 2013 | City People Entertainment Awards | Kannywood Face | Won | |
| 2014 | Kannywood Awards | Best Actor | Matan Gida | Won |
| 2014 | Leadership Awards | Best Artiste | Won | |
| 2014 | City People Entertainment Awards | Best Actor | Won | |
| 2014 | City People Entertainment Awards | Recognition Award | Won | |
| 2015 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor (Hausa) | Jinin Jikina | Won |
| 2015 | Kannywood Awards | Best Actor | Popular Choice Awards | Won |
| 2015 | City People Entertainment Awards | Kannywood Personality | Won | |
| 2016 | Kannywood Awards | Best Actor | Nasibi | Nominated |
| 2016 | City People Entertainment Awards | Kannywood Face | Won | |
| 2016 | Arewa Creative Industry Awards | Entertainment Award | Won |
Other Recognized Awards includes:
- 2002 with the movie YANAYI
- 2003 with the movie SUTURA
- 2004 with the movie RUHI
- Best Actor AREWA FILMS AWARD 2005 with the movie RAZANI
- Best Actor Hausa THE AFROHOLLYWOOD AWARD in London
- Actor of the year Award THE FUTURE AWARD 2008
- STARS in the movie Award 2008
- ZAFAA AWARD
References
- ↑ Chopra 2007, p. 27: "born on 18 March 1974 at Maiduguri, in Borno"
- ↑ "I still act In Nollywood". premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
- ↑ "Kannyhood Star denies taking a Second wife". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
- ↑ "Ali Nuhu Official website". alinuhu.net. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
- ↑ "Ali Nuhu films on iRokoTv". irokotv.com. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
- ↑ "Ali Nuhu profile at". hausafilms.tv. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
- ↑ "Ali Nuhu profile at". gloworld.com. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
- ↑ "I would have proposed to Omotola - Ali Nuhu". punchng.com. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
- ↑ "I could have been a Civil servant - Ali Nuhu". weeklytrust.com.ng. Retrieved 23 April 2014.