Gidan Dabino is a present CEO, Gidan Dabino International Nigeria Ltd, a multimedia and marketing consultant firm based in the ancient city of Kano since 1990. He was Assistant Editor/Distribution Manager of Zamani a Hausa Magazine in 1997. He was also editor and publisher of Mumtaz magazine in 2000. In 2004 he was Editor -in-Chief of Hantsi Magazine under the Kano Chief Bureau Community. The newspaper that aimed at promoting reading and writing in indigenous language. From 2012 to date he is Contributing Editor of Muryar Arewa, a monthly Magazine of the Northern Communication and Media Service LTD.
Selected published novels
In Da So Da Kauna 1&2, Published by Gidan Dabino Publishers Enterprises, Kano. 1991. and
Hattara Dai Masoya 1 & 2, Published by Gidan Dabino Publishers
Masoyan Zamani 1& 2, Published by Gidan Dabino Publishers Enterprises, Kano. 1993 and
The Soul of My Heart, Published by Gidan Dabino Publishers Enterprises, Kano. 1993
Wani Hani Ga Allah 1 & 2, Published by Gidan Dabino Publishers Enterprises, Kano. 1994 and
Nemesis, Published by Gidan Dabino Publishers Enterprises, Kano. 1995
Kaico!, Published by Gidan Dabino Publishers Enterprises, Kano. 1996
Duniya Sai Sannu, Published by Gidan Dabino Publishers Enterprises, Kano. 1997
Malam Zalimu,, Published by Gidan Dabino Publishers Enterprises, Kano. 2009
Dakika Talatin Published by Gidan Dabino Publishers Enterprises, Kano. 2015
Film-making activities
Gidan Dabino is among pioneers of establishing Hausa Film Industry in northern Nigeria known as Kannywood. He wrote the script for many Hausa movies, produced and directed some. He also appeared as main character in In da So da Kauna, an adapted film from his own novel of the same name. His recent film, :simple:Juyin Sarauta|Juyin Sarauta was the most awarded Hausa movie for the year 2017 and 2018. He appears as Sarki Yusufa of Jadarwa. He won two awards of best actor and one nomination.
Filmography
Selected films either wrote, directed, produced or notable roles:
In Da So Da Kauna 1, 2 and 3 Writer, Producer, Actor
Kowa Da Ranarsa 1 & 2 Producer, Writer
Cinnaka Producer
An Ci Moriyar Ganga 1 Producer
Mugun Nufi Producer
Karshen Makirci Writer
Muktar 1 & 2 Producer, Actor
Kadaran Kadahan Producer
Kyan Alkawari Producer
Kana Taka Producer
Ki Yafe Ni 1& 2 Director
Sarka 1 Producer
Juhaina Producer
Asiya Producer
Tsautsayi Producer
Wahami Producer
Sandar Kiwo Writer, Producer
Juyin Sarauta Producer, Actor
Awards
The following are among the awards received by Gidan Dabino:
Best Actor in Leading Role: Amma Award Season 5, 2018
Nominee, Best African Actor: Zuma Film Festival, 2017
Member of the Order of the Niger in recognition of his outstanding virtues and in appreciation of his services to contributions to the country, Nigeria. 2014
Award of Honour in recognition of efforts and outstanding contributions toward uplifting Hausa Lierature. 2013
