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'''Ali Nuhu''' (born 15 March 1974) is a Nigerian actor, [[Film producer|producer]], [[Film director|director]], [[dancer]] and [[script writer]]. Referred to in the media as the "[[King]] of [[Kannywood]]", "[[Padishah|Sarki]] Ali" or "[[King]] Ali", he has appeared in hundreds of [[Kannywood|Hausa Language]] and [[Nollywood|English Language]] films, and earned numerous accolades than any other actor in [[Kannywood]]. Nuhu is the first Nigerian to successfully cut across the Northern and Southern axis of Nigeria as an actor. 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]].{{Dubious|date=January 2016}}
'''Ali Nuhu Mohammed''' (born 15 March 1974) is a Nigerian film actor, [[Film producer|producer]], [[Film director|director]], [[dancer]] and [[script writer]].
Beyond his show business accomplishments, he is also applauded for his remarkable humanitarian efforts. Nuhu is one of the pioneers of the video film era of Nigerian cinema, becoming the most watched actor in Africa.
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.{{Citation needed|date=January 2016}}

==Early life and family==

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Nuhu was born in Maiduguri, Borno, in northeastern Nigeria. His father Nuhu Poloma hailed from Balanga town of Gombe State and his mother Fatima Karderam Digema from Bama village of Borno State. Nuhu grow up and spent the highest number of his years in [[Kano]].<ref>{{ cite web|url=http://www.premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/165199-i-still-act-in-nollywood-ali-nuhu|title=I still act In Nollywood|publisher=premiumtimesng.com|accessdate=23 October 2015}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2014/01/28/kannywood-star-ali-nuhu-denies-reports-that-he-is-marrying-a-second-wife|title=Kannyhood Star denies taking a Second wife|publisher=bellanaija.com|accessdate=23 April 2014}}</ref> Nuhu is married to Maimuna. The couple have two children, Fatima and Ahmad. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alinuhu.net/en/site/showPage/2|title=Ali Nuhu Official website|publisher=alinuhu.net|accessdate=23 April 2014}}</ref>

==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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://irokotv.com/actor/23/ali-nuhu|title=Ali Nuhu films on iRokoTv|publisher=irokotv.com|accessdate=23 April 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://hausafilms.tv/actor/ali_nuhu|title=Ali Nuhu profile at|publisher=hausafilms.tv|accessdate=23 April 2014}}</ref>
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 has just been unveiled as a Face of the Consumer by The Nigerian Communications Commission NCC,he is also a Brand ambassador to Blueboat Champions Milk,Royco,Pepsi and Cherie Noodles.

Nuhu participate in a film training programme at the Asian School of Media Studies in [Noida], [New Delhi], [India]


===Selected filmography ===
===Selected filmography ===
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==In the media==
==In the media==


Ali Nuhu receives a considerable amount of media coverage in Nigeria, and is often referred to as "The King of [[Kannywood]]", "[[Padisah|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.
Ali Nuhu receives a considerable amount of media coverage in Nigeria, and is often referred to as "The King of [[Kannywood]]", "[[Padisah|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.{{Citation needed|date=January 2016}} He is the object of a sometimes fanatical following, with a fan base estimated to exceed 98 million.{{Dubious|date=January 2016}} 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]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gloworld.com/nigeria/team-view/ali-nuhu|title=Ali Nuhu profile at|publisher=gloworld.com|accessdate=23 April 2014}}</ref> and Royco.

==Awards and nominations==

Nuhu is one of the most decorated actors in the [[Kannywood|Hausa Cinema]]. He earned numerous accolades than any other actor in Kannywood. He won the [[Africa Movie Academy Award for Most Promising Actor|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 [[Nigeria Entertainment Awards#2013 NEA Awards Winners|2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punchng.com/spice/local-entertainment/i-would-have-proposed-to-omotola-ali-nuhu|title=I would have proposed to Omotola - Ali Nuhu|publisher=punchng.com|accessdate=23 April 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.weeklytrust.com.ng/index.php/magazine-cover/13557-i-could-have-been-a-civil-servant|title=I could have been a Civil servant - Ali Nuhu|publisher=weeklytrust.com.ng|accessdate=23 April 2014}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Award
! Category
! Film
! Result

|-
! scope="row" |2005
| Arewa Films Award
| Best Actor
| ''Razani''
| {{won}}
|-
! scope="row" |2007
| [[3rd Africa Movie Academy Awards]]
| Best Upcoming Actor award
| ''[[Sitanda]]''
| {{won}}
|-
! scope="row" |2008
| The Future Award
| Best Actor
|
| {{won}}
|-
! scope="row" |2011
| [[Zulu African Film Academy Awards]]
| Best Indigenous Actor
| ''Carbin Kwai''
| {{won}}
|-
! scope="row" |2012
| [[2012 Best of Nollywood Awards|Best of Nollywood Awards]]
| Best Actor (Hausa)
| ''Madubin Dubawa''
| {{won}}
|-
! scope="row" |2013
| [[9th Africa Movie Academy Awards]]
| Best Actor in a supporting role
| ''[[Blood and Henna]]''
| {{nom}}
|-
! scope="row" | 2013
| [[2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards|Nigeria Entertainment Awards]]
| Best Actor
| ''[[Confusion Na Wa]]''
| {{won}}
|-
! scope="row" |2013
| [[2013 Best of Nollywood Awards|Best of Nollywood Awards]]
| Best Actor (Hausa)
| ''Wani Hanin''
| {{won}}
|-
! scope="row" |2013
| [[City People Entertainment Awards]]
| Kannywood Face
|
| {{won}}
|-
! scope="row" |2014
| [[Kannywood Awards]]
| Best Actor
| ''Matan Gida''
| {{won}}
|-
! scope="row" |2014
| [[Leadership (newspaper)|Leadership Awards]]
| Best Artiste
|
| {{won}}
|-
! scope="row" |2014
| [[City People Entertainment Awards]]
| Best Actor
|
| {{won}}
|-
! scope="row" |2014
| [[City People Entertainment Awards]]
| Recognition Award
|
| {{won}}
|-
! scope="row" |2014
| Arewa Music and Movie Awards
| Pride of Kannywood
|
| {{won}}
|-
! scope="row" |2014
| Arewa Music and Movie Awards
| Best Actor
| ''Popular Choice Award''
| {{won}}
|-
! scope="row" |2015
| 19th African Film Awards
| Best Outstanding Actor
| ''Afro Hollywood Awards''
| {{won}}
|-
! scope="row" |2015
| [[2015 Best of Nollywood Awards|Best of Nollywood Awards]]
| Best Actor (Hausa)
| ''Jinin Jikina''
| {{won}}
|-
! scope="row" |2015
| [[2015 Kannywood Awards|Kannywood Awards]]
| Best Actor
| ''Popular Choice Awards''
| {{won}}
|-
! scope="row" |2015
| [[City People Entertainment Awards]]
| Kannywood Personality
|
| {{won}}
|-
! scope="row" |2016
| [[2016 Best of Nollywood Awards|Best of Nollywood Awards]]
| Best Actor (Hausa)
| ''Gamu nan dai''
| {{won}}
|-
! scope="row" |2016
| Arewa Music and Movie Awards
| Best Actor
| ''Nasibi''
| {{won}}
|-
! scope="row" |2016
| [[Kannywood Awards]]
| Best Actor
|''Nasibi''
| {{Nom}}
|-
! scope="row" |2016
| [[City People Entertainment Awards]]
|Kannywood Face
|
| {{won}}
|-
! scope="row" |2016
| [[Arewa|Arewa Creative Industry Awards]]
| Entertainment Award
|
| {{won}}
|-
! scope="row" |2017
| Northern Nigeria Peace Awards
| Northern Nigeria Actor of the Year
|
| {{won}}
|}

Other Recognition includes:
*2002 with the movie YANAYI
*2003 with the movie SUTURA
*2004 with the movie RUHI
*Best Actor Hausa THE AFROHOLLYWOOD AWARD in London
*STARS in the movie Award 2008

==References==
==References==
{{reflist|30em}}
{{reflist|30em}}

Revision as of 16:47, 17 July 2017

Ali Nuhu
Born (1974-03-15) 15 March 1974 (age 50)
Maiduguri, Nigeria[1]
NationalityNigerian
EducationUniversity of Jos University of Southern California
Occupation(s)Film Actor, Producer, Dancer, Script Writer
Years active1999–present
SpouseMaimuna Garba Ja Abdulkadir
Children2
Websitehttp://www.alinuhu.net

Ali Nuhu (born 15 March 1974) is a Nigerian actor, producer, director, dancer and script writer. 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 than any other actor in Kannywood. Nuhu is the first Nigerian to successfully cut across the Northern and Southern axis of Nigeria as an actor. 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.[dubious – discuss] Beyond his show business accomplishments, he is also applauded for his remarkable humanitarian efforts. Nuhu is one of the pioneers of the video film era of Nigerian cinema, becoming the most watched actor in Africa. 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.[citation needed]

Early life and family

Nuhu was born in Maiduguri, Borno, in northeastern Nigeria. His father Nuhu Poloma hailed from Balanga town of Gombe State and his mother Fatima Karderam Digema from Bama village of Borno State. Nuhu grow up and spent the highest number of his years in Kano.[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 Maimuna. 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 has just been unveiled as a Face of the Consumer by The Nigerian Communications Commission NCC,he is also a Brand ambassador to Blueboat Champions Milk,Royco,Pepsi and Cherie Noodles.

Nuhu participate in a film training programme at the Asian School of Media Studies in [Noida], [New Delhi], [India]

Selected filmography

Main article: Ali Nuhu filmography
Year Film Notes
2007 Sitanda
2011 Carbin Kwai
2012 Madubin Dubawa
Last Flight to Abuja
2013 Blood and Henna
2013 Confusion Na Wa
2013 Wani Hanin
2014 Matan Gida
2015 Jinin Jikina
2016 Nasibi
Ojukokoro
2017 Banana Island Ghost[7]

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.[citation needed] He is the object of a sometimes fanatical following, with a fan base estimated to exceed 98 million.[dubious – discuss] 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[8] and Royco.

Awards and nominations

Nuhu is one of the most decorated actors in the Hausa Cinema. He earned numerous accolades than any other actor in Kannywood. 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.[9][10]

Year Award Category Film Result
2005 Arewa Films Award Best Actor Razani Won
2007 3rd Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Upcoming Actor award Sitanda Won
2008 The Future Award Best Actor Won
2011 Zulu African Film Academy Awards Best Indigenous Actor Carbin Kwai 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
2014 Arewa Music and Movie Awards Pride of Kannywood Won
2014 Arewa Music and Movie Awards Best Actor Popular Choice Award Won
2015 19th African Film Awards Best Outstanding Actor Afro Hollywood Awards 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 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor (Hausa) Gamu nan dai Won
2016 Arewa Music and Movie Awards Best Actor Nasibi Won
2016 Kannywood Awards Best Actor Nasibi Nominated
2016 City People Entertainment Awards Kannywood Face Won
2016 Arewa Creative Industry Awards Entertainment Award Won
2017 Northern Nigeria Peace Awards Northern Nigeria Actor of the Year Won

Other Recognition includes:

  • 2002 with the movie YANAYI
  • 2003 with the movie SUTURA
  • 2004 with the movie RUHI
  • Best Actor Hausa THE AFROHOLLYWOOD AWARD in London
  • STARS in the movie Award 2008

References

  1. ^ Chopra 2007, p. 27: "born on 15 March 1974 at Maiduguri, in Borno"
  2. ^ "I still act In Nollywood". premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  3. ^ "Kannyhood Star denies taking a Second wife". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  4. ^ "Ali Nuhu Official website". alinuhu.net. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  5. ^ "Ali Nuhu films on iRokoTv". irokotv.com. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  6. ^ "Ali Nuhu profile at". hausafilms.tv. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  7. ^ "Banana Island Ghost Full Cast". Uzomedia. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
  8. ^ "Ali Nuhu profile at". gloworld.com. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  9. ^ "I would have proposed to Omotola - Ali Nuhu". punchng.com. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  10. ^ "I could have been a Civil servant - Ali Nuhu". weeklytrust.com.ng. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
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