Ali Nuhu Mohammed

Born: 1974-03-15 (age 52)
Birthplace: Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
Occupation: Director, Script Writer, Choreographer, Actor, Film Producer, Managing Director Of Nigerian Film Corporation
Active: 1999 - Present
Spouse: Maimuna Garba Ja Abdulkadir
Alma Mater: University of Jos, Asian Academy of Film and Television, University of Southern California
AKA: king of kannywood

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Career Stats

Stable

Movies: 2
Supporting: 2
Years Active: 27yrs
Per Year: 0.1films

Career Overview

Ali Nuhu Mohammed has 2 film credits since 2026 .

Peak: 2026
Pace: 0.1 films/year

Role Distribution

Actor ×2

Genre Breakdown

Versatility: MediumFav: Drama

Drama

Action

Thriller

Biography

EARLY LIFE

Ali Nuhu Mohammed was born on March 15, 1974, in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. His father, Nuhu Poloma, was from Balanga in Gombe State and his mother, Fatima Karderam Digema, was from Bama in Borno State. He grew up in Kano and attended Dawakin Tofa Science College. He earned a degree in Geography from the University of Jos in 1997. After serving in the National Youth Service Corps for one year in Ibadan, he took courses in filmmaking from the Asian Academy of Film and Television in Delhi and also studied transmedia storytelling in the University of Southern California.

CAREER

Nuhu made his acting debut in 1999 with the 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 Sitanda and was awarded Best Actor in a supporting role during the Africa Movie Academy Awards in (2007). In 2019, Nuhu celebrated his 20th anniversary in the entertainment industry. He has appeared in about five hundred movies. He also crossed over into mainstream Nollywood, appearing in English-language films. In 2009, he established his own production company, FKD Productions, and has since produced several successful films. Since January 2024, he has served as the managing director of the Nigerian Film Corporation, appointed by President Bola Tinubu.

PERSONAL LIFE

Ali Nuhu Mohammed is married to Maimuna Garba Ja Abdulkadir since 2003, and they have two children, Fatima and Ahmad Nuhu. His daughter Fatima works as a model. Ali Nuhu practices Islam and maintains a relatively private lifestyle.