Hadiza Aliyu
| Hadiza Aliyu | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Hadiza Aliyu June 1, 1989 Libreville, Gabon. |
| Citizenship | Gabon, Nigeria |
| Occupation | Actress, filmmaker |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Website | |
| http://www.gabonofficial.com | |
Hadiza Aliyu popularly known as Hadiza Gabon (born June 1, 1989)[1] is a Nigerian 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 is currently an ambassador for MTN Nigeria and have won the Best Actress Jury Award at the 2nd Kannywood/MTN Award.
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.[4] Hadiza Aliyu attended primary and secondary schools in her birth country[5] were she wrote her A Level examination with an aspirations to become a lawyer and later chose Law as her favourite degree course. She started her University year as a student, but had to dropped 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 program in French Language and later became a French language teacher in a private school.
Early Kannywood acting work
Hadiza Aliyu moved to Kaduna, 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]
- Artabu (2009)
- Daina Kuka
- Farar Saka
- Fataken Dare
- Jinin Mijina
- Kolo
- Mukaddari
- Sakayya
- Umarnin Uwa
- Ziyadat
- Wasila (2010)
- Umarnin Uwa (2010)
- A'isha Humaira (2012)
- Yar Maye (2012)
- Badi Ba Rai (2012)
- Akirizzaman (2012)
- Dare Daya (2012)
- Wata Tafi Wata (2012)
- Da Kai Zan Gana (2013)
- Haske (2013)
- Ban Sani Ba (2013)
- Mai Dalilin Aure (2014)
- Daga Ni Sai Ke (2014)
- Ali Yaga Ali (2014)
- Basaja (2014)
- Daga Ni Sai Ke (2014)
Honors and awards
List of awards received by Hadiza Aliyu[8]
| 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 |
| 2015 | 2nd Kannywood/MTN Award[9] | Best Actress of the Year(Jury Choice)[10] | Daga Ni Sai Ke[11] | Won |
References
- ↑ "Gabon Official".
- ↑ "Hadiza Gabon - HausaFilms.tv".
- ↑ "allAfrica.com: Nigeria: I Had to Learn Hausa to Feature in Kannywood - Hadiza Gabon".
- ↑ "I want to settle down – Gabon - Blueprint".
- ↑ "Gabon Official".
- ↑ "Hadiza Gabon - HausaFilms.tv".
- ↑ "Gabon Official".
- ↑ "Gabon Official".
- ↑ "Linda Ikeji's Blog".
- ↑ "Premium Times Nigeria".
- ↑ "2014 2nd Annual Kannywood Awards - Winners and Nominees - HausaFilms.tv".