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Hadiza Aliyu
Nigerian actress (born 1989) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hadiza Aliyu (ⓘ), also known as Hadiza Gabon (born 1 June 1989 in Libreville, Gabon),[2] is a Nigerian actress and filmmaker who acts in both Hausa and English movies.[3] She serves as an ambassador for MTN Nigeria and Indomie noodles.[4][5] She was named best actress at 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards.[6] She won the 2nd Kannywood/MTN Awards in 2014. She is the founder of HAG Foundation.[6]
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Early life and family
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] She attended primary and secondary schools in her birth country,[9] where she took her A-Level exams with the goal of becoming a lawyer. 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. Aliyu'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]
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Acting career
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. Aliyu met Ali Nuhu a few days after arriving in Kaduna and asked for his help in becoming an actress.[11] She made her debut in Artabu in 2009, and quickly rose to prominence as one of the top leading female stars in the Hausa film industry.[12]
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]
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Scandal
In 2019, the Chief Magistrate Court ordered the arrest of Aliyu for failing to appear in court to address allegations made against her by her colleague, Mustapha Naburaska.[2]
In late 2022, Aliyu was also accused of breaking a promise she allegedly made to a man named Bala Musa, a civil servant in his late forties. He claimed that they had agreed to marry after he spent ₦396,000 on her, but she ultimately refused. Aliyu later stated that she did not know the man at all.[3]
Aliyu has never been married. The child previously rumoured to be her daughter has been confirmed to be her niece—the daughter of her sister, Maryam Gabon.[4]
Gabon's Room Talk Show
Gabon's Room Talk Show is a syndicated Hausa language talk show produced and hosted by Hadiza. It premiered on September 19,2022, with its debut episode featuring Dauda Kahutu Rarara and Sa'adatu Lawan as guests.[17] Inspired by Ellen and Koffee with Karan, Gabon's Room Talk Show gained significant attention. However, some critics have suggested that Hadiza lacks the necessary background and expertise to host a talk show. Despite these criticisms, the show remains a widely discussed and popular program.[18] The show explores topics relevant to Hausa-speaking audiences, including culture, entertainment, and social issues. It also features a diverse range of guest including celebrities, thought leaders, and influencers.[19][20]
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Filmography
List of films by Aliyu:[21] [22]
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Honors and awards
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Aliyu has received several awards and honors, including the 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards and 2nd Kannywood/MTN Awards in 2014. In recognition of her distinguished career as an actress, she was awarded an honor in 2013 by the former Governor of Kano State, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. She was also named by the African Hollywood Awards as Best Actress.[23]
Awards
List of awards received by Aliyu:[24]
Honors
List of honors received by Hadiza Aliyu:
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Brand ambassador
In December 2018, 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.[32][33][34]
Charitable activities
In 2016, Aliyu founded a charitable organization called the HAG Foundation,[35] aimed at improving the lives of ordinary people by way of providing help in the educational and healthcare sectors as well as food security.[36]
In March 2016, 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.[37]
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