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Ali Nuhu
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Nuhu at a traditional wedding in 2024
Born
Ali Nuhu Mohammed

(1974-03-15) 15 March 1974 (age 51)
Maiduguri, Borno, Nigeria
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
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Ali Nuhu Mohammed (born on March 15, 1974) is a well-known Nigerian actor and director. He is currently the Managing Director of the Nigerian Film Corporation. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed him to 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. People often call him the "King of Kannywood" or Sarki Ali. Kannywood is the Hausa film industry, based in Kano, Nigeria. Ali Nuhu has appeared in over 500 movies and has won many awards. He is seen as one of the most important and successful actors in Hausa and Nigerian cinema.

Early Life and Education

Ali Nuhu Mohammed was born in Maiduguri, Borno State, in north-eastern Nigeria. He grew up in Kano. He went to Dawakin Tofa Science College in Kano. Later, he earned a Bachelor of Arts 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 Delhi, and courses on storytelling and acting for the camera in the United States.

Acting Career

Ali Nuhu started his acting journey in 1999 with the film Abin sirri ne. He became very famous for his role in Sangaya, which was one of the most successful Hausa films at that time.

He has starred in many popular movies like Azal, Jarumin Maza, and Sitanda. In 2007, he won the Best Actor in a supporting role award at the Africa Movie Academy Awards. In 2019, Ali Nuhu celebrated 20 years of being in the entertainment industry. He has acted in around 500 movies.

Filmography

Nigerian Movies

Year Title Role Genre
2007 Sitanda Sitanda Drama
2011 Carbin Kwai Abba Drama
2012 Madubin Dubawa Khalid Drama
2012 Last Flight to Abuja Dan Drama
2012 Blood and Henna Actor Drama
2013 Confusion Na Wa Bello Drama
2013 Wani Hanin Actor Drama
2014 Matan Gida Actor Drama
2015 Jinin Jikina Actor Drama
2016 Nasibi Actor Drama
2016 Ojukokoro Jubril Drama
2016 Mansoor Abubakar Drama
2017 Banana Island Ghost Mr. King Drama
2017 Hakkunde Dr Waziri Drama
2019 One Lagos Night Radiant Comedy
The Millions Sheikh
Diamonds In The Sky Faisal Dalhaty Drama
2020 Dear Affy Khalid Drama
2021 Amina Danjuma Drama
2025 Makemation Coach Gyang

Kannywood Series

Year Title Role Genre
2020 Izzar So Actor Drama
2022 Alaqa Director/Actor Drama

Awards and Recognitions

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 many campaigns, including Globacom, OMO, and Samsung. In 2018, he received an honorary doctorate degree from ISM Adonai American University in Benin Republic. More recently, he became an ambassador for Checkers Custard, a cereal brand.

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Nuhu at the AMCVA 2020
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
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