Hadiza Aliyu , also known as Hadiza Gabon (born 1 June 1989 in

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), is a

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actress and

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who acts in both

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and

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movies. She serves as an ambassador for MTN Nigeria and Indomie noodles. She was named

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. She won the 2nd Kannywood/MTN Awards in 2014. She is the founder of HAG Foundation.

Early life and family

Hadiza Aliyu was born on June 1, 1989, in

. She is the elder statesman's daughter, Malam Aliyu. Hadiza Aliyu is of Gabonese descent on her father's side and Fulani ancestry from

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on her mother's side. She attended primary and secondary schools in her birth country, where she took her A-Level exams with the goal of becoming a lawyer. She later chose Law as her preferred degree course. She began her university year as a student, but had to withdraw due to some issues that hampered her studies. Aliyu's education was halted at the time, allowing her to pursue a diploma program in

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language and later work as a

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teacher in a private school.

Acting career

Aliyu joined

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after arriving in Nigeria from

. She relocated from Adamawa to

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after deciding to join the

film industry with her cousin. Aliyu met

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a few days after arriving in

and asked for his help in becoming an actress. She made her debut in ''Artabu'' in 2009, and quickly rose to prominence as one of the top leading female stars in the Hausa film industry. Aliyu, like

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, and

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, decided to join

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in 2017. She appeared in her first

film, '' Lagos Real Fake Life'', alongside

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, Mark Angel, and Emmanuella.

Scandal

In 2019, the Chief Magistrate Court ordered the arrest of Aliyu for failing to appear in court to address allegations made against her by her colleague, Mustapha Naburaska. In late 2022, Aliyu was also accused of breaking a promise she allegedly made to a man named Bala Musa, a civil servant in his late forties. He claimed that they had agreed to marry after he spent ₦396,000 on her, but she ultimately refused. Aliyu later stated that she did not know the man at all. Aliyu has never been married. The child previously rumoured to be her daughter has been confirmed to be her niece—the daughter of her sister, Maryam Gabon.

''Gabon's Room Talk Show''

''Gabon's Room Talk Show'' is a syndicated

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produced and hosted by Hadiza. It premiered on September 19,2022, with its debut episode featuring Dauda Kahutu Rarara and Sa'adatu Lawan as guests. Inspired by ''Ellen'' and ''

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'', ''Gabon's Room Talk Show'' gained significant attention. However, some critics have suggested that Hadiza lacks the necessary background and expertise to host a talk show. Despite these criticisms, the show remains a widely discussed and popular program. The show explores topics relevant to Hausa-speaking audiences, including culture, entertainment, and social issues. It also features a diverse range of guest including celebrities, thought leaders, and influencers.

Filmography

List of films by Aliyu:

Honors and awards

Aliyu has received several awards and honors, including the

and 2nd Kannywood/MTN Awards in 2014. In recognition of her distinguished career as an actress, she was awarded an honor in 2013 by the former Governor of

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, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. She was also named by the African Hollywood Awards as Best Actress.

Awards

List of awards received by Aliyu:

Honors

List of honors received by Hadiza Aliyu:

Brand ambassador

In December 2018, Aliyu was unveiled by NASCON Allied Plc, a subsidiary of the

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as Dangote Classic Seasoning's brand ambassador during the official launch of the seasoning product in

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Charitable activities

In 2016, Aliyu founded a charitable organization called the HAG Foundation, aimed at improving the lives of ordinary people by way of providing help in the educational and healthcare sectors as well as food security. In March 2016, Aliyu visited an internally displaced persons camps in

where she donated food items, textile materials and other tangible items needed by the camp's inhabitants displaced by the northern Nigerian violence.

References

External links

*
HAG Foundation official website
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