Ali Nuhu facts for kids
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Ali Nuhu
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Nuhu at a traditional wedding in 2024
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Ali Nuhu Mohammed
15 March 1974 Borno, Maiduguri, Nigeria
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| Education | Bachelors of Art degree Geography |
| Alma mater | University of Jos |
| Occupation | Managing Director, Nigerian Film Corporation, Actor, Director, Producer, Script Writer, Choreographer |
| Years active | 1999 till present |
| Known for | Acting |
| Children | 2 |
Ali Nuhu Mohammed (born on March 15, 1974) is a famous Nigerian actor and director. He is now the Managing Director of the Nigerian Film Corporation. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu chose him for this important role in January 2024.
Ali Nuhu is married to Maimuna Garba since 2003, and they have two children. He acts in both Hausa and English movies. Many people call him the "King of Kannywood" or Sarki Ali. Kannywood is the name for the Hausa film industry, which is based in Kano, Nigeria. Ali Nuhu has been in over 500 movies and has won many awards. He is seen as one of the most important and successful actors in both Hausa and Nigerian cinema.
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Discovering Ali Nuhu's Early Life
Ali Nuhu Mohammed was born in Maiduguri, Borno State, in north-eastern Nigeria. His father, Nuhu Poloma, was from Gombe State. His mother, Fatima Karderam Digema, was from Borno State. Ali Nuhu grew up in Kano.
He went to Dawakin Tofa Science College in Kano. Later, he earned a degree in Geography from the University of Jos. He also took special courses in filmmaking. These included studies at the Asian Academy of Film and Television in India. He also learned about storytelling and acting in the United States.
Ali Nuhu's Acting Journey
Ali Nuhu started his acting career in 1999 with a film called Abin sirri ne. He became very well-known for his role in Sangaya. This movie was one of the most successful Hausa films at that time.
He also starred in other popular movies like Azal, Jarumin Maza, and Sitanda. For his role in Sitanda, he won the Best Actor in a Supporting Role award in 2007. In 2019, Ali Nuhu celebrated 20 years of being in the entertainment industry. He has acted in around 500 movies.
Ali Nuhu's Amazing Awards
Ali Nuhu is one of the most awarded actors in Hausa cinema. He is often listed among the most popular and influential people in Nigeria. He has also been a brand ambassador for big companies like Globacom and Samsung. In 2018, he received an honorary doctorate degree. He also became an ambassador for Checkers Custard, a cereal brand.
Ali Nuhu has won many awards throughout his career. Some of his wins include:
- In 2005, he won Best Actor at the Arewa Films Award.
- In 2007, he received the Best Upcoming Actor award.
- In 2011, he won Best Actor at the Zulu African Film Academy Awards.
- He won Best Actor (Hausa) multiple times at the Best of Nollywood Awards.
- In 2013, he won Best Actor at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards.
- He also won the Kannywood Face award at the City People Entertainment Awards many times.
- In 2015, he was named Most Outstanding Actor at the 19th African Film Awards.
- He received a Special Recognition Award at the Best of Nollywood Awards in 2017.
- In 2023, he won Best Actor at the Nollywood Europe Golden Awards.
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Nuhu at the AMCVA 2020
