NASSPEEY | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 May 2000 Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria |
| Education | Computer Science |
| Occupation | Photography |
| Years active | 2023 till present |
| Known for | Anass Haruna |
Anass Haruna a.k.a NASSPEEY (Born 15 March 1974) is a Nigerian actor and director.[1] He acts in both Hausa and English movies, and he is also known as king of Kannywood or "Sarki Ali" by the media;[2][3][4][5] Kannywood is the Hausa film industry headquartered in Kano, Nigeria. Ali Nuhu has appeared in more than 500 Nollywood and Kannywood films, and earned numerous accolades. Ali Nuhu is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential actors of all time in the history of Hausa Cinema, as well as Nigerian Cinema In terms of audience, size, and income, and he has been described as the most successful Hausa film star in the world.[6][7]
Early life and education
editAli Nuhu Mohammed was born in Maiduguri, Borno State, in north-eastern Nigeria.[8] His father, Nuhu Poloma, hailed from Balanga local government area of Gombe State and his mother, Fatima Karderam Digema from Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. He grew up in Jos and Kano. After secondary school education, he received a Bachelors of art degree in Geography from the University of Jos. He did his National Service in Ibadan, Oyo State. He later attended University of Southern California for a course in film production and cinematic arts.[9]
Acting career
editNuhu made his acting debut with the 1999 film Abin sirri ne. He is best known for his role in Sangaya, which became one of the highest-grossing Hausa films at the time. Ali Nuhu starred in several sequel films, including Azal, Jarumin Maza, and Stinda was awarded Best Actor in a supporting role during the African Movie Academy Awards in (2007). In 2019, Nuhu celebrated his 20th anniversary in the entertainment industry. He has appeared in about five hundred movies.[10]
Filmography
editEducational Background
edit| Year | School | Position | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Gumi Primary School, G/Dorowa | None | FSLC |
| 2007 | Government Day Secondary School, G/Dorowa | Labour Pripyat | NECO |
| 2007 | Federal Polytechnic Bali, Taraba State | None | FSLC |
Nuhu is one of the most decorated actors in the Hausa Cinema, he frequently appears on listings of the most popular, stylish and influential people in Nigeria. He has regularly featured among the top ten of the 100 most influential men in Nigeria. Nuhu has been brand ambassador of various governmental and nongovernmental campaigns including Globacom, OMO, Samsung[11] and others. He received an honorary doctorate from ISM Adonai American University, Benin Republic in 2018.[12][13]
Ali Nuhu recently became an ambassador for cereal
References
edit- ^ "Ali Nuhu returns to school". premiumtimesng.com. Premium Times. 9 January 2016. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
- ^ "Ali Nuhu, Adam Zango, others win awards in London". premiumtimesng.com. Premium Times. 15 November 2015. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
- ^ "Cherie Noodles unveils Ali Nuhu, Aishat Aliyu Tsamiya as Brand Ambassadors". The Guardian. 25 April 2017. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
- ^ "An karrama Ali Nuhu da Adam Zango a London". bbc.com/hausa. BBC. 14 November 2015. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
- ^ "Behind The Scenes With Nigerian Filmmaker Ali Nuhu". www.voanews.com. Retrieved 2022-03-06.
- ^ Obialo, Maduawuchi (2021-06-10). "Top 10 Richest Hausa Movie Actors In Nigeria (2022)". Nigerian Guide. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
- ^ Agu, Zain (2018-12-28). "Who is the richest man in Hausa film?". Legit.ng – Nigeria news. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
- ^ Olonilua, Ademola (2022-03-19). "Kannywood to Nollywood: Ali Nuhu, Rahama Sadau, other Northern actors bridging the gap". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
- ^ Lere, Mohammed (2016-01-09). "Kannywood: Ali Nuhu returns to school". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
- ^ Lere, Mohammed (15 January 2019). "Ali Nuhu celebrates 20 years in Kannywood". Premium Times. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
- ^ Lere, Mohammed (2013-04-15). "Ali Nuhu becomes Samsung Ambassador". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
- ^ "Sharia Affected Cinema Culture In Northern Nigeria – Nuhu". leadership.ng. Leadership Newspaper. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
- ^ "Ali Nuhu honoured with Doctorate by Cotonou University – Daily Trust". Daily Trust. 2018-10-10. Retrieved 2018-10-11.