Hadiza Aliyu

Hadiza Aliyu
Born Hadiza Aliyu
(1989-06-01) 1 June 1989
Libreville, Gabon
Residence Kaduna, Nigeria
Nationality Nigerian
Occupation Actress, filmmaker
Years active 2009–present
Notable credit(s) best known for her appearance in Ali Yaga Ali
Religion Islam
Awards See below
Website http://www.hadizaaliyu.com

'Hadiza Aliyu, also known as Hadiza Gabon (born 1 June 1989),[1] is a Nigerian actress and filmmaker. She is regarded as one of the most popular actress considered by many in Kannywood and a good role model as she appears to be highly cultured and well dressed.[2] Hadiza is currently an ambassador for MTN Nigeria and has won the Best Actress Jury Award at the 2nd Kannywood Award Supported by MTN Nigeria.

Early life and family

Born in Libreville, Republic of Gabon,[3] Hadiza Aliyu is the daughter of Malam Aliyu who is an elder statesman. On her father's side, Hadiza is of Gabonese descent, and on her mother's side, she is of Fulani ancestry from Adamawa State, Nigeria.[4] Hadiza Aliyu attended primary and secondary schools in her birth country[5] where she wrote her A-Level examination with an aspiration to become a lawyer and later chose Law as her favourite degree course. She started her university year as a student, but had to drop out of school due to some issues that trailed her studies. Her education was halted then and that gave her the opportunity to attend a diploma programme in French Language and later became a French-language teacher in a private school.

Acting career

Hadiza Aliyu moved to Kaduna from Adamawa all in Nigeria upon developing interest to join Kannywood with her cousin. She then met with Ali Nuhu and sought for his assistance in launching her acting career where she first featured in Artabu movie in 2009.[6]

Filmography

List of films by Hadiza Aliyu[7]

Honors and awards

Hadiza Aliyu received several awards and honors including 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards and 2nd Kannywood/MTN Awards in 2014. In recognition of her distinguished career as an actress, Hadiza was awarded an honor in 2013 by the former Governor of Kano State, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. She was also awarded by African Hollywood Awards as Best Actress[8]

Awards

List of awards received by Hadiza Aliyu[9]

Year Award Category Film Result
2013 Kwankwasiyya Award Kwankwasiyya Award presented by His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kano State, Eng. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso Kwankwasiyya Award Won
2013 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actress (Hausa) Babban Zaure Won
2014 2nd Kannywood/MTN Awards[10] Best Actress of the Year(Jury Choice)[11] Daga Ni Sai Ke[12] Won
2015 Kannywood AWA 24 Film & Merit Award Best Supporting Actress Ali Yaga Ali Won
2016 African Hollywood Awards Best Actress[13] African Films in Hausa Language Won

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