Hafizu Bello (born 5 April 1974) is a Nigerian film director. He is a major pioneering member of Kannywood film industry.[1][2]

Hafizu Bello
Born
Hafizu Bello

(1974-04-05) 5 April 1974 (age 50)
NationalityNigerian
EducationSt Thomas Secondary School Kano
Alma materMet Film School London
Occupation(s)Director
Scriptwritter
Years active1999 – Present
Known forDirector
Height6.7
TitleSir
SpouseIntisar Yusuf Uba
ChildrenMaryam, Fatima, Yusuf
AwardsSee below

Career

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Hafizu Bello joined the Kannywood film industry in 1999, primarily as a director. He gained recognition in the industry after directing (Muƙaddari in 2000), for which he received best film at the Arewa Film Award. This was followed by Ruhi in 2003, Yanayi in 2004, and Qarni in 2005.[3] He was acknowledged by the 2013 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards for Best Hausa Film for "Faida" in 2013, and subsequently won the 2015 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards in the best indigenous language categories (Hausa).[4]

Awards

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Year Award Category Film Result
2013 2013 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards[5] Best Director Faida Won
2014 2014 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards[6] Best film Bikin Kishi Nominated
2015 2015 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Best Producer Binkice Won
2016 2016 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards[7] Best Film Sakaina Nominated
2018 City People Entertainment Awards Best Director Uwar Bari Won
2022 2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Producer Nominated
2023 2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Producer Nominated

Filmography

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Title Year
Mukaddari 2000
Ruhi 2003
Yanayi 2004
Qarni 2005
Dan mazari 2007
Sammatsi 2008
Faida 2013
Hakki 2018
Hikima 2021
Uwar Bari 2022
Aisha 2023

References

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  1. ^ Musa Giginyu, Ibrahim (23 December 2015). "It's selfish to accuse Kano censorship board on new laws -Sir. Hafiz Bello – Daily Trust". Daily Trust. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Kannywood's now a political force – Sir Hafizu Bello – Daily Trust". dailytrust.com. 23 February 2019. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
  3. ^ "Hafizu Bello [HausaFilms.TV – Kannywood, Fina-finai, Hausa Movies, TV and Celebrities]". hausafilms.tv. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
  4. ^ "The Full AMVCA 2015 Winners List". TW Magazine Website. 7 March 2015. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
  5. ^ "AMVCA 2013 Photos and Winners". Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 22 March 2014.
  6. ^ "Dstv Africa Magic Winners". Archived from the original on 2014-03-16. Retrieved 22 March 2014.
  7. ^ Staff Writer (8 March 2016). "2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Winners and Nominees". African Vibes Magazine. Retrieved 8 February 2020.