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 | |
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| Born | Hafizu Bello 5 April 1974 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | St Thomas Secondary School Kano |
| Alma mater | Met Film School London |
| Occupation(s) | Director Scriptwritter |
| Years active | 1999 – Present |
| Known for | Director |
| Height | 6.7 |
| Title | Sir |
| Spouse | Intisar Yusuf Uba |
| Children | Maryam, Fatima, Yusuf |
| Awards | See below |
Career
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
| 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
| 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 |