Hadiza Aliyu
Hadiza Aliyu (listen), also known as Hadiza Gabon (born 1 June 1989 in Libreville, Gabon),[2] is a Nigerian professional actress and filmmaker who acts in both Hausa and English movies.[3] Hadiza serves as an ambassador for MTN Nigeria and Indomie noodles company.[4][5] Hadiza was named best actress at 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards.[6] She has also won the 2nd Kannywood/MTN Awards in the year 2014. She presently serves as the founder of HAG Foundation.[7]
Hadiza Aliyu Gabon | |
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Hadiza Aliyu Gabon performing in the song titled, "Adnan" | |
| Born | Hadiza Aliyu 1 June 1989[1] |
| Nationality | Nigerian. |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, film maker |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Notable credit | Best known for her appearance in Ali Yaga Ali |
| Awards | See below |
Early life and family
Hadiza Aliyu was born on June 1, 1989, in Libreville, Gabon.[8] She is the elder statesman's daughter, Malam Aliyu. Hadiza Aliyu is of Gabonese descent on her father's side and Fulani ancestry from Adamawa State, Nigeria on her mother's side.[9] Hadiza Aliyu attended primary and secondary schools in her birth country[10] where she took her A-Level exams with the goal of becoming a lawyer, and she later chose Law as her preferred degree course. She began her university year as a student, but had to withdraw due to some issues that hampered her studies. Hadiza's education was halted at the time, allowing her to pursue a diploma program in French language and later work as a French-language teacher in a private school.[11]
Acting career
Hadiza Aliyu joined Kannywood after arriving in Nigeria from Gabon. She relocated from Adamawa to Kaduna after deciding to join the Kannywood film industry with her cousin. Hadiza Aliyu met Ali Nuhu a few days after arriving in Kaduna and asked for his help in becoming an actress.[12] Hadiza made her debut in Artabu in 2009, and she quickly rose to prominence as one of the leading female stars in the Hausa film industry.[13]
Hadiza Aliyu, like Ali Nuhu, Sani Musa Danja, Yakubu Muhammed, Maryam Booth, and Rahama Sadau, decided to join Nollywood in 2017.[14] She appeared in her first Nollywood film, Lagos Real Fake Life., alongside Mike Ezuruonye, Mark Angel, and Emmanuella.[15][16][17]
Filmography
List of films by Hadiza Aliyu[18]
| Year | Title | Role | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2019 | Hawwa Kulu | Actress | Drama |
| 2019 | Wakili | Actress | Drama |
| 2019 | Dan Birnin | Actress | Drama |
| 2019 | Gidan Badamasi | 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 Aliyu 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[19]
Awards
List of awards received by Hadiza Aliyu[20]
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Kwankwasiyya Award | Recognition Award | Kwankwasiyya Award | Won |
| 2013 | 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actress (Hausa) | Babban Zaure | Won |
| 2014 | City People Entertainment Awards | Best Actress (Hausa)[21] | Babban Zaure | Nominated |
| 2014 | 2nd Kannywood/MTN Awards[22] | Best Actress of the Year(Jury Choice)[23] | Daga Ni Sai Ke | Won |
| 2015 | Kannywood AWA 24 Film & Merit Award | Best Supporting Actress | Ali Yaga Ali | Won |
| 2016 | African Hollywood Awards | Best Actress[24] | African Films in Hausa Language | Won |
| 2017 | Arewa Night Award | Recognition Award | Won | |
| 2017 | 2017 Best of Kannywood Award | Best Actress (Hausa)[25] | Nominated |
Honors
List of honors received by Hadiza Aliyu;
| Year | Honor | Category | Section |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Kano State Senior Secondary Schools Management Board | Certificate of Appreciation[26] | Educational Support |
| 2016 | Statup Kano | Certificate of Appreciation[27] | Empowerment Support |
| 2016 | Billycares Charity Foundation | Recognition Award | Philanthropy |
| 2019 | Hausa Students Association of Nigeria (BUK) | Recognition Award | Educational Support |
Brand ambassador
In December 2018, Hadiza Aliyu was unveiled by NASCON Allied Plc, a subsidiary of the Dangote Group as Dangote Classic Seasoning's brand ambassador during the official launch of the seasoning product in Kano[28][29][30]
Charitable activities
In 2016, Hadiza Aliyu founded a charitable organization called HAG Foundation[31] Aimed at improving the lives of ordinary people by way of providing help in the educational and healthcare sectors as well as food security.[32]
In March 2016, Hadiza Aliyu 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.[33]
References
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- ^ "10 Kannywood beauties rocking the movie screens". Vanguard News. 2019-11-30. Retrieved 2021-03-09.
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- ^ Vasetenkov, Anton. "Hadiza Aliyu". Cofactor. Retrieved 2022-07-21.
- ^ Webmaster (2016-11-06). "Kannywood actress Hadiza Gabon named Best Supporting act at Africa Films award". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2022-07-21.
- ^ Webmaster (2016-11-06). "Kannywood actress Hadiza Gabon named Best Supporting act at Africa Films award". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2022-07-21.
- ^ All Africa. "Nigeria: I Had to Learn Hausa to Feature in Kannywood - Hadiza Gabon". Amina Alhassan and Mulikat Mukaila. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
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- ^ Husseini, Shuaibu (12 November 2016). "Gold for Kannywood's shinning star, Hadiza Gabon, from Queensland". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
- ^ "Hadiza Gabon - HausaFilms.tv".
- ^ Lere, Muhammad (21 September 2017). "Kannywood: Hadiza Gabon features in first Nollywood movie - Premium Times Nigeria". Premiumtimenews. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
- ^ Elites, The (21 September 2017). "Famous Kannywood Actress Hadiza Aliyu Gabon, Debuts In Nollywood Movie". The Elites Nigeria. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
- ^ "The trailer for Mike Ezuruonye's new movie 'Lagos Real Fake Life' isn't quite there yet » YNaija". YNaija. 10 October 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
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{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "Kannywood at the 2014 City People Entertainment Awards - Winners and Nominees [HausaFilms.TV - Kannywood, Fina-finai, Hausa Movies, TV and Celebrities]". hausafilms.tv. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
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- ^ "Premium Times Nigeria".
- ^ "Hadiza Gabon, Usman Uzee honoured at African Hollywood Awards". Premium Times Nigeria. Mohammed Lere. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
- ^ Agbon, Ehis (16 September 2017). "2017 CITY PEOPLE MOVIE AWARDS (NOMINEES FOR KANNYWOOD)". Procyon News. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "NASCON introduces Dangote classic seasoning into Kano market". Businessday NG. 17 December 2018.
- ^ "NASCON launches New Dangote Classic Seasoning Cubes". NASCON launches New Dangote Classic Seasoning Cubes.
- ^ . NASCON. 16 July 2019. Archived from the original on 10 August 2020. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
- ^ "HAG Foundation - Committed to Serving Humanity". HAG Foundation. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
- ^ Giginyu, Ibrahim Musa (2021-03-13). "I'm keen in offering humanitarian assistance – Hadiza Gabon". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2022-08-01.
- ^ . Daily Trust. Ibrahim Musa Giginyu. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 19 March 2016.
External links
- Official website
- HAG Foundation official website 2017-02-02 at the Wayback Machine