Aminu Muhammad Ahmad
- Born
- 1979-04-20 (age 47)
- Birthplace
- Gwammaja, Kano, Nigeria
- Occupation
- Filmmaker, Director, Story Writer, Screen Player, Businessman, Screenwriter
- Active
- 2006 - Present
- Alma Mater
- Aminu Kano College of Islamic Legal Studies, Kano, Nigeria
- AKA
- Aminu Saira
Biography
EARLY LIFE
Aminu Muhammad Ahmad was born on April 20, 1979, in Gwammaja, Kano State, Nigeria. His father, Muhammad, was an elderly statesman. Saira grew up in the Kano metropolis with his two brothers and studied Quranic science at the Aminu Kano College of Islamic Legal Studies.
CAREER
Saira worked as a businessman before entering the Kannywood film industry in 2006 with his debut film, Musnadi. He directed, wrote, and produced Dare Da Yawa (2007), Jamila Da Jamilu (2009), and Ga Duhu Ga Haske (2010). He continues to write and direct under his production name, Saira Movies. His work includes films such as Jamila Da Jamilu (2009), Ga Duhu Ga Haske (2010), and Ashabul Kahfi (2014), which collectively earned him the distinction of Best Director of the Year at the 2015 Kannywood Awards (Jurors' Choice). In 2020, Saira launched the first Hausa language home video series, titled Labarina.
Filmography
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Box Office
Weekly Top Grossing3 Cold Dishes
₦5,331,351.00
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₦12,727,775.00
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₦21,139,500.00
The Herd
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₦15,261,240.00
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