Ali Nuhu


Ali Nuhu Mohammed is a Nigerian actor and director. He acts in both Hausa and English movies and he 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, 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, he has been described as the most successful Hausa film star in the world. He is the first Nigerian celebrity to act in both the Northern Kannywood and Southern Nollywood of the country with full dominance and bringing the two cinemas together.

Early life and education

Nuhu was born in Maiduguri, Borno State, in northeastern Nigeria. His father Nuhu Poloma hailed from Balanga town of Gombe State and his mother Fatima Karderam Digema from Bama local government of Borno State. He grew up in Jos, and Kano. After high 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.

Acting career

Nuhu made his acting debut with the 1999 film “Abin sirri ne”. He is best known for his role in “Sangaya” which become one of the highest-grossing Hausa films at the time. Ali Nuhu starred in several sequel films, including Azal, Jarumin Maza, and Stinda awarded as the best Actor in a supporting role during the African Movie Academy Awards in. In 2019, Nuhu celebrated his 20th anniversary in the entertainment industry. He has appeared in about five hundred movies.

Filmography

Nollywood Movies

YearTitleRoleGenreProduction Company
2007SitandaActorDrama
2011Carbin KwaiActorDrama
2012Madubin DubawaActorDrama
2012Last Flight to AbujaActorDramaNollywood Film Factory
2013Blood and HennaActorDramaNewage Networks
2013Confusion Na WaActorDramaCinema KpataKpata
2013Wani HaninActorDrama
2014Matan GidaActorDrama
2015Jinin JikinaActorDrama
2016NasibiActorDrama
2016OjukokoroActorDramaSingularity Media
2016MansoorActorDramaShugaban Media
2017Banana Island GhostActorDrama
2020Dear AffyActorDrama-

Awards and nominations

Nuhu is one of the most decorated actor in the Hausa Cinema, he frequently appears on listings of the most popular, stylish and influential people in Nigeria. He has regularly featured among the top ten of the 100 most influential men in Nigeria. Nuhu has been brand ambassador of various governmental and nongovernmental campaigns including Globacom, Omo, Samsung and others. He has received honorary doctorate from ISM Adonai American University, Benin Republic in 2018.
YearAwardCategoryResult
2005Arewa Films AwardBest Actor
20073rd Africa Movie Academy AwardsBest Upcoming Actor award
2008The Future AwardBest Actor
2011Zulu African Film Academy AwardsBest Actor '
2012Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Actor '
20139th Africa Movie Academy AwardsBest Supporting Actor
2013Nigeria Entertainment AwardsBest Actor
2013Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Actor '
2013City People Entertainment AwardsKannywood Face
2014Kannywood AwardsBest Actor
2014Leadership AwardsBest Artiste
2014City People Entertainment AwardsBest Actor
2014City People Entertainment AwardsKannywood Face
2014Arewa Music and Movie AwardsPride of Kannywood
2014Arewa Music and Movie AwardsBest Actor '
201519th African Film AwardsMost Outstanding Actor
2015Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Actor
2015Kannywood AwardsBest Actor '
2015City People Entertainment AwardsKannywood Personality
2016Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Actor '
2016Arewa Music and Movie AwardsBest Actor
2016Kannywood AwardsBest Actor
2016City People Entertainment AwardsKannywood Face
2016Arewa Creative Industry AwardsEntertainment Award
2016Wazobia FM's COWA AwardsExcellent Entertainer
2017Northern Nigeria Peace AwardsBest Actor
2017City People Entertainment AwardsKannywood Face
2017City People Entertainment AwardsBest Actor
2017Best of Nollywood AwardsSpecial Recognition Award
2019City People Entertainment AwardsBest Director