Hadiza Aliyu (; born 1 June 1989), also known as Hadiza Gabon, is a Nigerian actress and filmmaker who appears in both Hausa and English language films. She serves as an ambassador for MTN Nigeria and Indomie noodles. Aliyu was named best actress at 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards and won at the 2nd Kannywood/MTN Awards in 2014. She is the founder of HAG Foundation.
Early life and family Hadiza Aliyu was born on 1 June 1989 in Libreville, Gabon, and is the daughter of elder statesman, Mallam Aliyu. She is of Gabonese descent on her father's side and Fulani ancestry from Adamawa State, Nigerian on her mother's side. Aliyu attended primary and secondary schools in her birth country, 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.
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. She made her debut in Artabu in 2009, and rose to prominence in the Hausa film industry.
Aliyu, like Ali Nuhu, Sani Musa Danja, Yakubu Muhammed, Maryam Booth, and Rahama Sadau, decided to join Nollywood in 2017. She appeared in her first Nollywood film, Lagos Real Fake Life, alongside Mike Ezuruonye, Mark Angel, and Emmanuella.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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. 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.
Filmography List of films by Aliyu:
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 Takun Karshe Zee Drama 2014 Uba Da 'Da Actress Drama 2014 Indon Kauye Actress Comedy/drama 2014 Ba'asi Actress Drama 2014 Jarumta Actress Drama2017 Gida da waje Actress Drama 2017 Ciki Da RainoActressComedy/drama2018Lagos Real Fake LifeHalimahDrama2019 Hauwa Kulu Hauwa (older) Drama 2019 Wakili Actress Drama 2019 Dan Birnin Huwaila Drama 2019 Gidan Badamasi Tani Comedy/drama
Honors and awards
Aliyu has received several awards, including the 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards and the 2nd Kannywood/MTN Awards in 2014. In 2013, she was honored by the then governor of Kano State, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, in recognition of her career as an actress. She was also named Best Actress by the African Hollywood Awards.
Awards List of awards received by Aliyu: Year Award Category Film Result 2013 Kwankwasiyya Award Recognition Award 2013 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actress (Hausa) Babban Zaure 2014 City People Entertainment Awards Best Actress (Hausa) Babban Zaure 2014 2nd Kannywood/MTN Awards Best Actress of the Year(Jury Choice) Daga Ni Sai Ke 2015 Kannywood AWA 24 Film & Merit Award Best Supporting Actress Ali Yaga Ali 2016 African Hollywood Awards Best Actress African films in Hausa language 2017 Arewa Night Award Recognition Award 2017 2017 Best of Kannywood Award Best Actress (Hausa)
Honors List of honors received by Hadiza Aliyu: Year Honor Category Section 2016 Kano State Senior Secondary Schools Management Board Certificate of Appreciation Educational Support 2016 Statup Kano Certificate of Appreciation Empowerment Support 2016 Billycares Charity Foundation Recognition Award Philanthropy 2019 Hausa Students Association of Nigeria (BUK) Recognition Award Educational Support
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.
Charitable activities
In 2016, Aliyu founded a charitable organization called the HAG Foundation, aimed at improving the lives of ordinary people by way of providing help in the educational and healthcare sectors as well as food security.
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.
References
External links
HAG Foundation official website