Ali Nuhu Mohammed (born 15 March 1974) is a Nigerian actor who is the current managing director of the Nigerian Film Corporation. He was appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday 12 January 2024. Before his appointment, he was a prominent Nigerian actor and director. He is married to Maimuna Garba in 2003 and they had 2 children.[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][6] 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. Ali 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.[7][8] President Bola Tinubu has appointed him as the Managing-Director of the Nigerian Film Corporation.[9][10][11]
Ali Nuhu | |
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 Nuhu at a traditional wedding in 2024 | |
| Born | Ali Nuhu Mohammed 15 March 1974 Borno, Maiduguri, Nigeria |
| Education | Bachelors of Art degree Geography |
| Alma mater | University of Jos |
| Occupation(s) | Managing Director, Nigerian Film Corporation, Actor, Director, Producer, Script Writer, Choreographer |
| Years active | 1999 till present |
| Known for | Acting |
| Children | 2 |
Early life and education
editAli Nuhu Mohammed was born in Maiduguri, Borno State, in north-eastern Nigeria.[12] 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 Kano. He attended Dawakin Tofa Science College Kano,[13] he then received a Bachelors of Art degree in Geography from the University of Jos. He did his National Service in Ibadan, Oyo State. He later did courses on Filmmaking from [Asian Academy of Film and Television Noida, Delhi], Transmedia Story Telling in the University of Southern California Dept of Cinematic Arts and Acting for the Camera in the Los Angeles Center Studios, Relativity Education.[14]
Acting career
editNuhu 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 Africa Movie Academy Awards in (2007). In 2019, Nuhu celebrated his 20th anniversary in the entertainment industry. He has appeared in about five hundred movies.[15]
Filmography
editNigerian Movies
edit| Year | Title | Role | Genre | Production Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Sitanda | Sitanda | Drama | Amstel Malta Boxoffice |
| 2011 | Carbin Kwai | Abba | Drama | FKD Production |
| 2012 | Madubin Dubawa | Khalid | Drama | FKD Production |
| 2012 | Last Flight to Abuja | Dan | Drama | Nollywood Film Factory |
| 2012 | Blood and Henna | Actor | Drama | Newage Networks |
| 2013 | Confusion Na Wa | Bello | Drama | Cinema KpataKpata |
| 2013 | Wani Hanin | Actor | Drama | Giggs International |
| 2014 | Matan Gida | Actor | Drama | Mai Kwai Movies |
| 2015 | Jinin Jikina | Actor | Drama | Shareef Studios |
| 2016 | Nasibi | Actor | Drama | 3SP International |
| 2016 | Ojukokoro | Jubril | Drama | Singularity Media |
| 2016 | Mansoor | Abubakar | Drama | FKD Production |
| 2017 | Banana Island Ghost | Mr. King | Drama | Biola Alabi Media |
| 2017 | Hakkunde | Dr Waziri | Drama | Phoenix Films & Media Productions / Asurf Films |
| 2019 | One Lagos Night | Radiant | Comedy | Riverside Productions/Bukana Motion Pictures |
| 2019 | Diamonds In The Sky | Faisal Dalhaty | Drama | Leah Foundation |
| 2020 | Dear Affy | Khalid | Drama | 007 Global |
| 2021 | Amina | Danjuma | Drama | BlackScreen Entertainment / Videosonic Studios / Netflix |
Kannywood Series
edit| Year | Title | Role | Genre | Production Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Izzar So | Actor | Drama | Bakori TV |
| 2022 | Alaqa | Director/Actor | Drama | FKD Productions |
Awards and nominations
editThis section includes a list of general references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations. (October 2017) |
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[17] and others. He received an honorary doctorate from ISM Adonai American University, Benin Republic in 2018.[18][19]
Ali Nuhu recently became an ambassador for cereal brand, Checkers Custard.[20][21][22]
| 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 |
| 2023 | Nollywood Europe Golden Awards | Best Actor | Won |
References
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- ^ McCain, Carmen, "Kannywood, Nollywood, and a Decade of Hausa Film Censorship in Nigeria", Silencing Cinema, Palgrave Macmillan, doi:10.1057/9781137061980.0021, retrieved 8 October 2023
- ^ "Ali Nuhu, Adam Zango, others win awards in London". premiumtimesng.com. Premium Times. 15 November 2015. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
- ^ "Cherie Noodles unveils Ali Nuhu, Aishat Aliyu Tsamiya as Brand Ambassadors". The Guardian. 25 April 2017. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
- ^ "An karrama Ali Nuhu da Adam Zango a London". bbc.com/hausa. BBC. 14 November 2015. 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.
- ^ "Tinubu appoints Ali Nuhu MD of Film Corporation". Daily Trust. 12 January 2024. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "JUST IN: Tinubu appoints Ali Nuhu as MD of Film Corporation". 12 January 2024.
- ^ "Tinubu appoints Kannywood actor Ali Nuhu MD of Film Corporation". 12 January 2024.
- ^ Olonilua, Ademola (19 March 2022). "Kannywood to Nollywood: Ali Nuhu, Rahama Sadau, other Northern actors bridging the gap". Daily Trust. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- ^ Jatau Kunya, Ibrahim (25 October 2015). "HISTORY OF DAWAKIN TOFA SCIENCE COLLEGE KANO STATE". Weebly.com. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ 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.