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Ali Nuhu: Facts To Know About Him

Ali Nuhu Mohammed (born 15 March 1974) is a Nigerian actor and director. He acts in both Hausa and English movies and is often referred to as the “King of Kannywood” by the media; Kannywood is the Hausa film industry headquartered in Kano, Nigeria.

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 Arts degree in Geography from the University of Jos. He did his National Service in Ibadan, Oyo State. He later attended the University of Southern California for a course in film production and cinematic arts.

Acting career

Nuhu entered the Hausa film industry in 1999 and has appeared in over 1000 Hausa movies and over 150 English movies.

Filmography

Nollywood Movies

Awards and nominations

Nuhu is one of the most decorated actors in the Hausa Cinema. On October 7, 2018, he was conferred an honorary doctorate degree in entrepreneurship and youth development by ISM Adonai American University Cotonou.

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