Nuhu Ali Mohammed is an A-list actor, musician, comedian, scriptwriter, dancer, choreographer, producer, and movie director with a net worth of about $1 million. He is referred to in the media as “The King of Kannywood.” Nuhu is an innovative, versatile and prolific actor who has starred in Kannywood and Nollywood movies and maintained dominance. He is regarded as one of the most influential and highest-paid actors in the Nigerian film industry because of his unique acting skills, charisma, charming looks, and diversity. He has starred in over 500 movies both in Nollywood and Kannywood.
Profile Summary of Ali Nuhu
- Full Name: Ali Nuhu Mohammed
- Age: 50 years old
- Date of Birth: 15th March 1974
- Place of Birth: Maiduguri, Bornu State
- State of Origin: Borno State
- Alma Mata: University of Jos
- Education: Bachelor of Art (Geography)
- Profession: Actor
- Net Worth: $1 Million
- Marital Status: Married (since 2003)
- Spouse: Maimuna Garba Ja Abdulkadir
- Number of Children: 2 (Fatima Nuhu, and Ahmad Nuhu)
He is one of the Richest Men in Kannywood
Ali Nuhu is without doubt one of the richest and the most successful actors in Nigeria, and this isn’t shocking since he has an estimated net worth of over $1 Million. The majority of his income comes from his roles in movies as an actor, musician, producer, and director.
He is also a successful businessman and owns a production company named FKD Productions. He owns a big hotel in Bauchi State. He is endorsed by six of the biggest companies in Nigeria.
However, the star actor does not flaunt his wealth on social media like most celebrities. He is highly involved in Humanitarian efforts and emphasizes education as relevant to help youths actualize their dreams.
How Much is Ali Nuhu Paid Per Movie?
No official figures are available regarding how much the megastar is paid per movie role. However, considering how relevant he is in the movie industry, it is believed he gets handsomely paid which is deserving of an actor of his caliber in the film industry.
Ali’s Net Worth Compared to Other Big Names in Kannywood
Despite being one of the highest-earning Kannywood stars, Ali is far from being the richest Kannywood star. This is so because there are no reliable statistics regarding the actual worth of Ali Nuhu because of his humble lifestyle. Still, his investments and endeavors speak for him.
- A. Zango
Adam Abdullahi Zango, with a Net worth of $1.5 million might look intimidating for Ali Nuhu. Adam is also a multi-talented and versatile actor in Kannywood. Like many others, he earns from numerous investments outside his pay as an actor.
- Sani Danja
Sani Musa Danja, with an estimated net worth of $1.8 million, is also a force to reckon with in Kannywood. His net worth is obviously higher than that of Ali Nuhu though he might not be as popular as the latter.
Ali’s Endorsement Deals also Contributes to His Earnings
With a career that has spanned more than 20 years, boasting appearances in about 500 movies which have got him awards from many entertainment awarding organizations and even an honorary doctorate degree from ISM Adonai American University, Benin Republic in 2018; Ali Nuhu has built himself into a brand. He has a huge fan following as well and many big businesses have leveraged this to have him on board as their brand ambassador.
Globacom
Nuhu is the brand ambassador for Nigeria’s indigenous and one of Africa’s biggest and best telecommunication giants Globacom. The actor began promoting the brand as far back as 2013 by appearing in adverts; especially those targeted to Glo subscribers and would-be subscribers in Northern Nigeria.
Royco
Nuhu has also endorsed Royco. Following his unveiling as a brand ambassador of the seasoning cube manufacturer in Nigeria, Kannywoodscene made a tweet announcing the contract which was met with congratulatory messages from fans of the actor.
Samsung Mobile Nigeria
Ali made history in 2013 as the first Kannywood actor to be signed by Samsung Mobile Nigeria as a brand ambassador. At the time, he was already a brand ambassador for Globacomm and also the winner of the then Hausa Actor of the Year at the BON Awards.
Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN)
In line with BFN’s objective of promoting badminton in Nigeria, Ali Nuhu was appointed an ambassador of the organization as part of their effort to promote the sport with celebrities from Northern Nigeria.
His other endorsement deals which also contribute to his net worth but have not been fully ascertained include the likes of the following:
- Blue boat Champions Milk
- Cherie Noodles
- Omo by Unilever Plc
- Pepsi
- Ayoola Foods Limited
- Western Lotto
- Happy
- Harpic
Why is Ali Nuhu Called “King of Kannywood?
The award-winning actor is called King of Kannywood because of his numerous awards to Kannywood and Nigeria’s glory at large. His contributions inspire and groom young artists like Rahama Sadau, Nafeesat Abdullahi while playing the father figure. He is the only actor to break the jinx to succeed in Nollywood and Kannywood, thereby bridging the North-South dichotomy.
He is regarded as the best and richest actor in Kannywood (arguably Nigeria). He serves as an inspiration, a role model for the younger generation of actors and business people who intend to follow in his footsteps. He is an entrepreneur who invests in human capital and puts that capital for humanitarian purposes; he has a big heart with a passion for what he does. His earnings have earned him accolades compared to that of a King. He is the face of Kannywood; Ali has taken the industry globally and therefore deserves the name “KING OF KANNYWOOD.”
Ali is also associated with the Indian film industry, Bollywood, and American giants Hollywood. He studied with them and has a huge influence in their respective industries due to his eloquence. He is indeed a role model for upcoming stars that want to unleash their potentials fully.
Overview of Nuhu Ali’s Background and Acting Career
Nuhu Ali spent his early years in Kano City of Kano State Northern Nigeria, where he went to primary and secondary school. He proceeded to study geography at the University of Jos. While serving as a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member in Ibadan Oyo state, he was an active dance and drama, troupe member. He went further to represented Oyo state in the NYSC national dance and drama competition.
He studied Film Production and Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California, United States. He also took part in a film training program at the Asian School of Media Studies in New Delhi, India. While he was in school, he participated in drama, stage play, performing acts and was very active in the Dramatic Club. That explains why he is so talented and successful in the movie industry. His mother, Hajia Fatima Karderam Digema, played a vital role in grooming him as an actor; she supported him morally and otherwise prepared him to be today.
Ali Nuhu had his first audition as an undergraduate at the University of Jos. However, his debut was in 1999 when he starred in the Hausa film Abin Sirri Ne; he has appeared in over 160 Kannywood and over 150 Nollywood movies. His long list of awards and decorations for his great performance earned him titles like “Sarki Ali,” “Emir of Kannywood,” “King of Kannywood,” and so on. He relocated to Lagos and starred alongside “Mr. Ibu” in the comedy-drama The Dream, which was a huge success.
He is famously known for his role in “Sanjaya” which was the highest-earning Hausa movie. He has also starred in Wasila, Mujadala, and Dijanagala, which helped him dominate Kannywood.