Ali Nuhu Mohammed (Born 15 March 1974) is a Nigerian actor and director. He acts in both Hausa and English movies, and he is also known as king of Kannywood or “Sarki Ali” by the media; Kannywood is the Hausa film industry headquartered in Kano, Nigeria. Ali Nuhu has appeared in more than 500 Nollywood and Kannywood films, and earned numerous accolades. Ali Nuhu is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential actors of all time in the history of Hausa Cinema, as well as Nigerian Cinema In terms of audience, size, and income, and he has been described as the most successful Hausa film star in the world.
Personal Details
Ali Nuhu Mohammed | |
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| Born | 15 March 1974 Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria |
| Education | Geography Bachelor of Arts |
| Alma mater | University of Jos |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Director, Producer, Script Writer, Choreographer |
| Years active | 1999 till present |
| Known for | Acting |
| Children | 3 |
Early life and education
Ali Nuhu Mohammed was born in Maiduguri, Borno State, in north- eastern Nigeria. His father, Nuhu Poloma, hailed from Balanga local government area of Gombe State and his mother, Fatima Karderam Digema from Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. He grew up in Jos and Kano. After secondary school education, he received a Bachelors of art degree in Geography from the University of Jos. He did his National Service in Ibadan, Oyo State. He later attended University of Southern California for a course in film production and cinematic arts.
career
Nuhu made his acting debut with the 1999 film Abin sirri ne. He is best known for his role in Sangaya, which became one of the highest-grossing Hausa films at the time. Ali Nuhu starred in several sequel films, including Azal, Jarumin Maza, and Stinda was awarded Best Actor in a supporting role during the African Movie Academy Awards in (2007). In 2019, Nuhu celebrated his 20th anniversary in the entertainment industry. He has appeared in about five hundred movies.
Filmography
Nollywood movies
| Year | Title | Role | Genre | Production Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Sitanda | Actor | Drama | |
| 2012 | Carbin Kwai | Actor | Drama | |
| 2012 | Madubin Dubawa | Actor | Drama | |
| 2012 | Last Flight to Abuja | Actor | Drama | Nollywood Film Factory |
| 2013 | Blood and Henna | Actor | Drama | Newage Networks |
| 2013 | Confusion Na Wa | Actor | Drama | Cinema KpataKpata |
| 2013 | Wani Hanin | Actor | Drama | |
| 2014 | Matan Gida | Actor | Drama | |
| 2015 | Jinin Jikina | Actor | Drama | |
| 2016 | Nasibi | Actor | Drama | |
| 2016 | Ojukokoro | Actor | Drama | Singularity Media |
| 2016 | Mansoor | Actor | Drama | Shugaban Media |
| 2017 | Banana Island Ghost | Actor | Drama | |
| 2019 | One Lagos Night | Actor | Comedy | Riverside Productions/Bukana Motion Pictures |
| 2019 | Diamonds In The Sky | Actor | Drama | Leah Foundation |
| 2020 | Dear Affy | Actor | Drama |
