Sani Muazu

Born: 1960-05-02 (age 66)

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Career Stats

Rising

Movies: 3
Lead Roles: 1
Supporting: 2

Career Overview

Sani Muazu has 3 film credits spanning 2018–2026 .

Peak: 2018
Hiatus: 7 years (2018–2025)

Role Distribution

Actor ×3

Genre Breakdown

Versatility: HighFav: Family

Drama

Family

Action

Adventure

Comedy

Crime

Thriller

Biography

CAREER

A veteran actor widely known for King of Boys (2018), Lionheart (2018), Farin Jini - White Blood (2023), and Katangari Goes to Town (2025). Sani Mu'azu, also known as Makama Sani Mu'azu, was born on May 2, 1960, in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. Limited details are available about his family or upbringing, but he resides in Jos. He graduated with a degree in Mass Communication from the University of Jos and also attended the Nigerian Institute of Journalism in Lagos.

CAREER

Sani Mu'azu is a veteran Nigerian actor, filmmaker, producer, director, screenwriter, and media consultant with over three decades of experience in Nigeria's television, radio, and film industries, spanning Kannywood and Nollywood. He entered the industry when Nigeria’s visual culture was emerging and has worked on projects both in Nigeria and internationally. Notable international films include Soweto and Mister Johnson. In Nigerian productions, he has written, produced, directed, and acted in works such as Behind the Clouds, Shadows, Riddles and Hopes, Amina, Tambaree, Mountain Blues, and Hafsah. Other credits include Dan Birni (2016), Sons of the Caliphate (2016), Katangari Goes to Town (2025), and a role as Solomon in Shuga Naija. He serves as MD/CEO of Lenscope Media Nigeria and has been a foundational influence in channels like Arewa24. Additionally, he has worked as an art department coordinator and art director.