Adam A. Zango
Adam A. Zango | |
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 Zango with his fans performing on stage. | |
| Born | Adamu Abdullahi Zango 1 August 1985 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, filmmaker, singer, dancer, musician (Hausa HipHop) |
| Spouse | Safiya Chalawa |
| Children | Haidar A. Zango |
| Website | https://adamzango.com/ |
Adam A. Zango is a Nigerian actor, singer, dancer, scriptwriter, director, film producer, occasional voice-over, television personality, and philanthropist. He has appeared in over 100 films and received many accolades. Zango has a significant followers in Africa as well as in Nigerian and diaspora at large. In terms of featured film numbers and flexibility, he has been described as the most successful film actor in Africa and the most popular Hausa entertainer in the world. During the 2000s, he was the most dominant actor in the Hausa movie scene.[according to whom?]
Early life and education
Adam Abdullahi Zango was born on 1 August 1985 at Zango local government in Kaduna State, Nigeria to the Hausa Muslim family of Mallam Abdullahi and Hajiya Yelwa Abdullahi.[1][2]
Career
Zango's musical career started from secondary school activities in social club events which he used to represent his school. Zango entered the Hausa film industry in 2001 as a music composer. He started his acting profession as a low level actor and appeared in over 100 Hausa movies.
Prison
Adam A. Zango was remanded in prison for violating the censorship Board's law in 2007 for release of his music video album Bahaushiya.[3]
Charity
In October 2019, Zango paid 47 million Naira for children and orphans to further their studies.[4]
Filmography
| Film | Year |
|---|---|
| Ya Ya na | ND |
| Yar Agadez | 2011 |
| Adamsi | 2011 |
| Addini ko Al 'Ada | 2011 |
| Adon Gari | 2011 |
| Ahlul Kitab | 2011 |
| Alkawari na | 2011 |
| Albashi (The Salary) | 2002 |
| Andamali | 2013 |
| Ango da Amarya | ND |
| Artabu | 2009 |
| Aska Tara | ND |
| Auren Tagwaye | ND |
| Baban Sadik | 2012 |
| Babban Yaro | 2011 |
| Balaraba | 2010 |
| Basaja | 2013 |
| Bayan Rai | 2014 |
| Bita Zai Zai | ND |
| Dajin So | ND |
| Dan Almajiri | ND |
| Dare | 2015 |
| Dijangala | 2008 |
| Duniya Budurwar Wawa | ND |
| Dutsen Gulbi | 2013 |
| Farar Saka | ND |
| Fataken Dare | ND |
| Ga Duhu Ga Haske | 2010 |
| Ga Fili Ga Mai Doki | ND |
| Gaba da Gabanta | 2013 |
| Gambiza | ND |
| Gamdakatar | ND |
| Gwamnati | 2003 |
| Gwanaye | 2003 |
| Gwaska | 2016 |
| Hadizalo | ND |
| Hindu | 2014 |
| Hisabi | 2017 |
| Hubbi | 2012 |
| Ijaabaah | ND |
| Jamila | 2016 |
| Kaddara Ko Fansa | 2014 |
| Kama da Wane | 2014 |
| Kare Jini | ND |
| Kolo | ND |
| Kundin Tsari | ND |
| Laifin Dadi | 2010 |
| Larai | ND |
| Madugu | ND |
| Masu Aji | ND |
| Mata ko Ya | 2015 |
| Matsayin So | ND |
| Mazan Fama | ND |
| Matsayin So | ND |
| Mazan Fama | 2015 |
| Mukaddari | ND |
| Murmushin Alkawari | ND |
| Mutallab | 2011 |
| Nai Maka Rana | ND |
| Namamajo | ND |
| Nas | 2013 |
| Ni Da Ke Mun Dace | 2013 |
| Najeriya Da Nijar | 2012 |
| Nusaiba | ND |
| Rabin Jiki | 2011 |
| Rai A Kwalba | ND |
| Rai Dai | 2012 |
| Rawar Gani | ND |
| Rintsin Kauna | ND |
| Rumana | 2017 |
| Ruwan Ido | ND |
| Ruwan Jakara | ND |
| Sai Wata Rana | 2010 |
| Salma | ND |
| Shahuda | 2012 |
| Siyayya Da Shakuwa | 2014 |
| Sayayyar Facebook | 2013 |
| Tarkon Kauna | ND |
| Tsangaya | ND |
| Ummi da Adnan | 2011 |
| Walijam | 2010 |
| Wata Rayuwa | 2013 |
| Ya Salam | ND |
| Zanen Dutse | ND |
| Zarar Bunu | 2011 |
| Zatona | ND |
| Zeenat | 2014 |
| Zo Mu Zauna | ND |
| Zulumi | 2017 |
Gallery
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References
- ^ says, Adam Hassan (24 January 2022). "Adam A Zango Biography, Age, Photos, Phone Number & Net Worth - ArewAngle". Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ "Adam A. Zango Net Worth and Full Biography (2023 Updated)". buzznigeria.com. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ "AllAfrica.com: Nigeria: How Adam A. Zango Ended up in Prison". Archived from the original on 24 February 2013. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
- ^ A Zango ya raba guraben karatu ga fadar sarkin zazzau Legit Hausa
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