Nazifi Asnanic
Nazifi Asnanic | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nazifi Abdulsalam Yusuf 2 February 1982 Kano, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, director, producer |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Notable credit | Dawo Dawo |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | http://www.asnanic.com |
Nazifi Abdulsalam Yusuf (ⓘ born 2 February 1982) better known as his stage name Nazifi Asnanic (ⓘ)[1] is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, director, and producer.[2] He was born and raised in the ancient city of Kano. Nazifi Asnanic, often referred to as the Golden Voice,[3] is recognized as one of the most successful Hausa artists of all time in the history of Kannywood.[2] He has received numbers of awards and nominations including City People Entertainment Awards as the best musician in 2014.[4] He was also among the Kannywood stars that received an award by Zamfara State government of Nigeria for their tremendous effort and contribution toward uniting and sustaining Hausa culture.[5] Nazifi Asnanic has featured, produced, and directed numbers of film in Kannywood.
Career[edit]
Nazifi Abdulsalam Yusuf (Nazifi Asnanic) started his musical career in early 2000s. In 2002, he dropped his debut album with 10 songs including Dawo Dawo.[2] He caught the attention of directors and producers like Ali Nuhu and Aminu Saira where he sang for FKD production and Saira Movies in Ga Duhu Ga Haske and Sai Wata Rana.[6] Nazifi Asnanic released 10 more albums and sold millions of copies in Nigeria and worldwide making him one of the most successful in Kannywood. Apart from singing and music production, Nazifi has produced and directed several movies such as Rai da Buri, Shu’uma,[7] Ba’asi and many more.
Discography[edit]
Studio albums[8]
- Labarina (2009)
- Daga Ni Sai Ke (2010)
- Bunjuma (2011)
- Dan Marayan Zaki (2012)
- Dakin Amarya (2013)
- Rayuwa (2014)
- Kambu
- Ruwan Zuma (2013)
- Abu uku
Filmography[edit]
| Film | Year |
|---|---|
| Bilkisu Mai Gadon Zinari | ND |
| Dare Da Yawa | ND |
| Ga Fili Ga Mai Doki | ND |
| India Rai | ND |
| Kallo Daya | ND |
| Makauniyar Yarinya | ND |
| Miyatti... Miyatti | ND |
| Almajira | 2008 |
| Jamila Da Jamilu | 2009 |
| Mata Da Miji | 2010 |
| Ga Duhu Da Haske | 2010 |
| Muradi | 2011 |
| Rai Da Buri | 2011 |
| Toron Giwa | 2011 |
| Dan Marayan Zaki | 2012 |
| Dare Daya | 2012 |
| Gaba Da Gabanta | 2013 |
| Lamiraj | 2013 |
| Rayuwa Bayan Mutuwa | 2013 |
| Shu’uma | 2013 |
References[edit]
- ^ "Artist – Nazifi Asnanic || Kano, Nigeria". asnanic.com. Asnanic. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
- ^ a b c "Nazifi Asnanic [HausaFilms.TV – Kannywood, Fina-finai, Hausa Movies, TV and Celebrities]". hausafilms.tv. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
- ^ "Kannywood: Taƙaitaccen Tarihin Mawaki Mai Muryar Zinare Wato Nazifi Asnanic". HausaTop.Com. 15 July 2017. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
- ^ Lere, Muhammad (1 January 2015). "Kannywood's finest, worst moments of 2014". Premium Times Nigeria. Premium Time. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
- ^ Ngbokai, Richard P. (12 July 2017). "Zamfara govt. honours Kannywood stars". Daily Trust. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
- ^ "NAZIFI ASNANIC YA SAKI SABUWAR WAKA MAI ZAFI AKAN RIKICIN AREWACIN NIGERIA – DOWNLOAD MUSIC HERE". Muryarhausa. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
- ^ "Nazifi Asnanic Zai Fito Da Shu'uma". VOA (in Hausa). Retrieved 26 May 2019.
- ^ "Nazifi Asnanic – Boomplay music". theboomplayer.com. Boomplayer. Retrieved 26 May 2019.