Hadiza Aliyu
Hadiza Aliyu | |
|---|---|
| Born | Hadiza Aliyu 1 June 1989 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, filmmaker |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Notable credit | Best known for her appearance in Ali Yaga Ali |
| Awards | See below |
| Website | hadizaaliyu |
Hadiza Aliyu also known as Hadiza Gabon (born 1 June 1989),[1] is a Nigerian professional Hausa actress and filmmaker. She is regarded as one of the most popular actress considered by many in Kannywood and a good role model as she appears to be highly cultured and well dressed.[2] Hadiza serves as an ambassador for MTN Nigeria and Indomie and has won the Best Actress Jury Award at the 2nd Kannywood Award Supported by MTN Nigeria. She presently serves as founder of HAG Foundation.
Early life and family
Born in Libreville, Republic of Gabon,[3] Hadiza Aliyu is the daughter of Malam Aliyu who is an elder statesman. On her father's side, Hadiza is of Gabonese descent, and on her mother's side, she is of Fulani ancestry from Adamawa State, Nigeria.[4] Hadiza Aliyu attended primary and secondary schools in her birth country[5] where she wrote her A-Level examination with an aspiration to become a lawyer and later chose Law as her favourite degree course. She started her university year as a student, but had to drop out of school due to some issues that trailed her studies. Her education was halted then and that gave her the opportunity to attend a diploma programme in French Language and later became a French-language teacher in a private school.
Acting career
Hadiza Aliyu moved to Kaduna from Adamawa all in Nigeria upon developing interest to join Kannywood with her cousin. She then met with Ali Nuhu and sought for his assistance in launching her acting career where she first featured in Artabu movie in 2009.[6]
Filmography
List of films by Hadiza Aliyu[7]
| Year | Title | Role | Genre | Production Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daina Kuka | Actress | Drama | ||
| Farar Saka | Actress | Drama | ||
| Fataken Dare | Actress | Drama | ||
| Kolo | Actress | Drama | ||
| Mukaddari | Actress | Drama | ||
| Sakayya | Actress | Drama | ||
| Umarnin Uwa | Actress | Drama | ||
| Ziyadat | Actress | Drama | ||
| 2009 | Artabu | Actress | Drama | |
| 2010 | Wasila | Actress | Drama | |
| 2010 | Umarnin Uwa | Actress | Drama | |
| 2012 | Aisha Humaira | Actress | Drama | |
| 2012 | 'Yar Maye | Actress | Drama | |
| 2012 | Badi Ba Rai | Actress | Drama | |
| 2012 | Akirizzaman | Actress | Drama | |
| 2012 | Dare Daya | Actress | Drama | |
| 2012 | Wata Tafi Wata | Actress | Drama | |
| 2013 | Da Kai Zan Gana | Actress | Drama | |
| 2013 | Haske | Actress | Drama | |
| 2013 | Ban Sani Ba | Actress | Drama | |
| 2014 | Mai Dalilin Aure | Actress | Drama | |
| 2014 | Daga Ni Sai Ke | Actress | Drama | |
| 2014 | Ali Yaga Ali | Actress | Drama | |
| 2014 | Basaja | Actress | Drama | |
| 2014 | Uba Da 'Da | Actress | Drama | |
| 2014 | Indon Kauye | Actress | Comedy/Drama | |
| 2014 | Ba'asi | Actress | Drama | |
| 2014 | Jarumta | Actress | Drama | |
| 2017 | Gida da waje | Actress | Drama | |
| 2017 | Ciki Da Raino | Actress | Comedy/Drama |
Honors and awards
Hadiza Aliyu received several awards and honors including 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards and 2nd Kannywood/MTN Awards in 2014. In recognition of her distinguished career as an actress, Hadiza was awarded an honor in 2013 by the former Governor of Kano State, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. She was also awarded by African Hollywood Awards as Best Actress[8]
Awards
List of awards received by Hadiza Aliyu[9]
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Kwankwasiyya Award | Kwankwasiyya Award presented by His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kano State, Eng. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso | Kwankwasiyya Award | Won |
| 2013 | 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actress (Hausa) | Babban Zaure | Won |
| 2014 | 2nd Kannywood/MTN Awards[10] | Best Actress of the Year(Jury Choice)[11] | Daga Ni Sai Ke[12] | Won |
| 2015 | Kannywood AWA 24 Film & Merit Award | Best Supporting Actress | Ali Yaga Ali | Won |
| 2016 | African Hollywood Awards | Best Actress[13] | African Films in Hausa Language | Won |
Honors
List of honors received by Hadiza Aliyu
| Year | Honor | Category | Section |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Kano State Senior Secondary Schools Management Board | Certificate of Appreciation[14] | Educational Support |
| 2016 | Statup Kano | Certificate of Appreciation[15] | Empowerment Support |
Charitable activities
In 2016, Hadiza founded a charitable organization called HAG Foundation[16] aimed at improving the lives of ordinary people by way of providing help in the educational and healthcare sectors as well as food security. She became one of the first actress in the history of Kannywood to have offered such a humanity help.
In March 2016, she visited an internally displaced persons camps in Kano State where she donated food items, textile materials and other tangible items needed by the camp’s inhabitants displaced by the northern Nigerian violence.[17]
References
- ^ "Hadiza Aliyu".
- ^ "Hadiza Gabon - HausaFilms.tv".
- ^ All Africa. "Nigeria: I Had to Learn Hausa to Feature in Kannywood - Hadiza Gabon". Amina Alhassan and Mulikat Mukaila. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ^ "I want to settle down – Gabon - Blueprint".
- ^ "Gabon Official". Archived from the original on 2015-03-24.
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- ^ "Gabon Official". Archived from the original on 2015-03-24.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dead-url=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Pax Nigerian. "Hadiza Gabon, Usman Uzee honoured at African Hollywood Awards – Best Nigeria News". Pax Nigerian. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
- ^ "Gabon Official". Archived from the original on 2015-03-24.
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- ^ "Premium Times Nigeria".
- ^ "2014 2nd Annual Kannywood Awards - Winners and Nominees - HausaFilms.tv".
- ^ "Hadiza Gabon, Usman Uzee honoured at African Hollywood Awards". Premium Times Nigeria. Mohammed Lere. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
- ^ "Hadiza Aliyu Gabon on Instagram: Alhamdulillah ✌🏼️👌👌🏻". Instagram. Hadiza Aliyu Gabon. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
- ^ "Was honored to be part of Startup Kano Women Conference.. Women empowerment gives me so much joy. Alhamdulillah". Twitter. Hadiza Aliyu. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
- ^ "HAG Foundation - Committed to Serving Humanity". HAG Foundation. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
- ^ "Hadiza Gabon enlivens IDP camp". Daily Trust. Ibrahim Musa Giginyu. Retrieved 19 March 2016.