Hadiza Aliyu

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Hadiza Aliyu Gabon
Hadiza Aliyu Gabon performing in the song titled, "Adnan"
Born
Hadiza Aliyu

(1989-06-01) 1 June 1989 (age 34)[1]
Libreville, Gabon
NationalityNigerian.
Occupation(s)Actress, film maker
Years active2009–present
Notable creditBest known for her appearance in Ali Yaga Ali
AwardsSee below

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.[6]

Early life and family[edit]

Hadiza Aliyu was born on June 1, 1989, in Libreville, Gabon.[7] 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, Nigerian on her mother's side.[8] Hadiza Aliyu attended primary and secondary schools in her birth country[9] 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.[10]

Acting career[edit]

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.[11] 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.[12]

Hadiza Aliyu, like Ali Nuhu, Sani Musa Danja, Yakubu Muhammed, Maryam Booth, and Rahama Sadau, decided to join Nollywood in 2017.[13] She appeared in her first Nollywood film, Lagos Real Fake Life., alongside Mike Ezuruonye, Mark Angel, and Emmanuella.[14][15][16]

She is a good Actress in Gidan Badamasi Hausa Series [1]

Scandal[edit]

As a recognised actress, in 2019 The chief magistrate court orders the arrest of Aliyu over failure to appear in court to clear allegations against her by her colleague Mustapha Naburaska.[2]

Late 2022, Aliyu was also accused of breaking a promise she made to a man called Bala Musa, a civil servant at his late forties. He stated that they were on agreement to marry each other after spending N396,000 on her, but she refused after all. At the end she confirmed not to know the man at all.[3]

Aliyu has never gotten married, the daughter that has been said to be hers, is confirmed to be her niece. The daughter of her sister, Maryam Gabon.[4]

Filmography[edit]

List of films by Hadiza Aliyu[17]

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[edit]

Hadiza Aliyu Gabon

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[18]

Awards[edit]

List of awards received by Hadiza Aliyu[19]

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)[20] Babban Zaure Nominated
2014 2nd Kannywood/MTN Awards[21] Best Actress of the Year(Jury Choice)[22] 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[23] African Films in Hausa Language Won
2017 Arewa Night Award Recognition Award Won
2017 2017 Best of Kannywood Award Best Actress (Hausa)[24] Nominated

Honors[edit]

List of honors received by Hadiza Aliyu;

Year Honor Category Section
2016 Kano State Senior Secondary Schools Management Board Certificate of Appreciation[25] Educational Support
2016 Statup Kano Certificate of Appreciation[26] Empowerment Support
2016 Billycares Charity Foundation Recognition Award Philanthropy
2019 Hausa Students Association of Nigeria (BUK) Recognition Award Educational Support

Brand ambassador[edit]

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[27][28][29]

Charitable activities[edit]

In 2016, Hadiza Aliyu founded a charitable organization called HAG Foundation[30] Aimed at improving the lives of ordinary people by way of providing help in the educational and healthcare sectors as well as food security.[31]

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.[32]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Online, Tribune (October 6, 2017). "Meet your artiste, Hadiza Aliyu". Tribune Online. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Hadiza Aliyu".[dead link]
  3. ^ a b "10 Kannywood beauties rocking the movie screens". Vanguard News. 2019-11-30. Retrieved 2021-03-09.
  4. ^ a b Quasim, Adedamola (2022-06-16). "Five things to know about actress, Hadiza Gabon". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2022-07-21.
  5. ^ Vasetenkov, Anton. "Hadiza Aliyu". Cofactor. Retrieved 2022-07-21.
  6. ^ a b Webmaster (2016-11-06). "Kannywood actress Hadiza Gabon named Best Supporting act at Africa Films award". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2022-07-21.
  7. ^ All Africa. "Nigeria: I Had to Learn Hausa to Feature in Kannywood - Hadiza Gabon". Amina Alhassan and Mulikat Mukaila. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
  8. ^ "I want to settle down – Gabon - Blueprint". Archived from the original on 2015-04-02. Retrieved 2015-03-10.
  9. ^ "Gabon Official". Archived from the original on 2015-03-24.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  10. ^ "I'm keen in offering humanitarian assistance – Hadiza Gabon". Daily Trust. 2021-03-13. Retrieved 2022-05-23.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ "Hadiza Gabon - HausaFilms.tv".
  13. ^ Lere, Muhammad (21 September 2017). "Kannywood: Hadiza Gabon features in first Nollywood movie - Premium Times Nigeria". Premiumtimenews. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
  14. ^ Elites, The (21 September 2017). "Famous Kannywood Actress Hadiza Aliyu Gabon, Debuts In Nollywood Movie". The Elites Nigeria. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
  15. ^ "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.
  16. ^ Quasim, Adedamola (2022-06-16). "Five things to know about actress, Hadiza Gabon". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2022-07-31.
  17. ^ "Gabon Official". Archived from the original on 2015-03-24.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  18. ^ Pax Nigerian. "Hadiza Gabon, Usman Uzee honoured at African Hollywood Awards – Best Nigeria News". Pax Nigerian. Archived from the original on 23 July 2018. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
  19. ^ "Gabon Official". Archived from the original on 2015-03-24.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  20. ^ "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.
  21. ^ "Linda Ikeji's Blog".
  22. ^ "Premium Times Nigeria".
  23. ^ "Hadiza Gabon, Usman Uzee honoured at African Hollywood Awards". Premium Times Nigeria. Mohammed Lere. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
  24. ^ Agbon, Ehis (16 September 2017). "2017 CITY PEOPLE MOVIE AWARDS (NOMINEES FOR KANNYWOOD)". Procyon News. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
  25. ^ "Hadiza Aliyu Gabon on Instagram: Alhamdulillah ✌🏼️👌👌🏻". Instagram. Hadiza Aliyu Gabon. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
  26. ^ "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.
  27. ^ "NASCON introduces Dangote classic seasoning into Kano market". Businessday NG. 17 December 2018.
  28. ^ "NASCON launches New Dangote Classic Seasoning Cubes". NASCON launches New Dangote Classic Seasoning Cubes.
  29. ^ "Brand Ambassador Market Tour". NASCON. 16 July 2019. Archived from the original on 10 August 2020. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
  30. ^ "HAG Foundation - Committed to Serving Humanity". HAG Foundation. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
  31. ^ Giginyu, Ibrahim Musa (2021-03-13). "I'm keen in offering humanitarian assistance – Hadiza Gabon". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2022-08-01.
  32. ^ "Hadiza Gabon enlivens IDP camp". Daily Trust. Ibrahim Musa Giginyu. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 19 March 2016.

External links[edit]

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