Hadiza Gabon Biography
Hadiza Aliyu Gabon was born on 1 June 1989 in Libreville, Gabon. She is the daughter of Malam Aliyu (father) and Hajiya Halima (mother). Her father hails from Gabon, while her mother is Nigerian, originally from Adamawa State.
She started her acting career when she was featured in a Hausa film, Artabu, in 2009. She is famous for her roles in films such as Birthday Surprise, Le Pagne, and Ciki da Raino.
She has also won several awards, such as the Best Actress at the 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards and the 2nd Kannywood/MTN Awards in 2014. She presently serves as the founder of the Hadiza Gabon Foundation (HGF).
Hadiza Gabon Age
Hadiza Gabon is 35 years old as of 2024.
Hadiza Gabon Nationality
Hadiza is originally from Gabon.
Hadiza Gabon Parents
Hadiza’s father, Malam Aliyu, is an elder statesman of Gabonese descent while her mother, Hajiya Halima, is a Fulani from Adamawa State, Nigeria.
Hadiza Gabon Early Life and Education
Hadiza Aliyu Gabon was born on 1 June 1989 in Libreville, Gabon, a country in Central Africa. She completed her primary and secondary education in Gabon, earning her primary and secondary certificates there.
She also wrote her A-Level examination there with an aspiration to become a lawyer and later chose Law as her favourite degree course. She further took a step into the university but later dropped out due to some issues that trailed her studies.
She eventually attended a diploma programme in French language and later became a French-language teacher in a private school.
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Hadiza Gabon Career
Hadiza Gabon joined the Hausa movie industry after relocating to Adamawa State, Nigeria. As her interest in the movie industry developed, she moved from Adamawa to Kaduna, where she made up her mind to join the Kannywood movie industry with her cousin.
With time, she met popular Nigerian actor and director, Ali Nuhu Mohammed and sought his assistance to launch her as an actress. She made her debut in 2009, where she was cast in Artabu. With the assistance and mentorship of Ali Nuhu, and later Aminu Shariff, she swiftly achieved a breakthrough in the Kannywood industry, establishing herself as one of the foremost female stars.
Hadiza made her debut in Nollywood in 2017, starring in her first Nollywood film alongside Mike Ezuruonye, Mark Angel, Josh2Funny, and the renowned Emmanuella in the movie “Lagos Real Fake Life.”
Since then, Hadiza Gabon has starred in over 100 films across both Kannywood and Nollywood. She is renowned for her versatility and adeptness in portraying a diverse range of roles. Alongside her acting endeavors, she has also achieved success as a director and producer in the industry.
She has directed and produced numerous Hausa films, including “Yarinya” and “Mariam.” Additionally, she has collaborated with prominent brands such as MTN, Indomie noodles, and NASCON Allied plc. She is also the founder of the Hadiza Gabon Foundation (HGF), which aims to empower young women and children through education and entrepreneurship.
Hadiza Gabon Movies
Here is a list of some of Hadiza Aliyu Gabon’s most popular movies:
- Artabu (2009): Her debut film in the Kannywood industry.
- Lagos Real Fake Life(2017): Her first Nollywood film, alongside Mike Ezuruonye, Mark Angel, and Emmanuella.
- Yar Dangote (2018): A comedy film starring Hadiza Gabon, Sani Musa Danja, and Yakubu Muhammed.
- Gidan Badamasi (2019): A drama film featuring Hadiza Gabon, Maryam Booth, and Rahama Sadau.
- -Jinin Jikina (2020): A romantic comedy film with Hadiza Gabon, Ali Nuhu Mohammed, and Aminu Shariff.
Hadiza Gabon Awards
Hadiza Gabon has won several awards and recognition for her acting, including:
- Best Actress (Hausa) at the 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards
- Recognition Award at the Kwankwasiyya Award in 2013
- Best Actress of the Year (Jury Choice) at the 2nd Kannywood/MTN Awards in 2014
- Most Promising Actress at the Nollywood Movies Awards in 2015
- Best Actress at the African Hollywood Awards in 2016
Hadiza Gabon Personal Life
Hadiza Gabon is not yet married and she is still single. She has a daughter who is widely speculated to be hers, but she confirmed that she is her niece, the daughter of her sister, Maryam Gabon.
She also denied having any relationship with a man called Bala Musa, who claimed that he spent N396,000 on her and that they agreed to marry each other. She also faced a court case in 2019 over allegations made by her colleague, Mustapha Naburaska.
Hadiza Gabon Net Worth
Hadiza Gabon has an estimated net worth of $500,000 as of 2024.
Hadiza Gabon Social Media Handles
- YouTube: Hadiza Aliyu Gabon
- Instagram: @adizatou
- Twitter: @adizatou
