Hadiza Gabon: Biography, movies, net worth, family

Hadiza Gabon is a professional actress and filmmaker who has taken Kannywood by storm. She features in both Kannywood and Nollywood.

Her unfathomable beauty earned her the merit of becoming a model. When she is not acting, she’s a reputable philanthropist.

Table of Content hide 1Hadiza Gabon Biography 2Career 3Movies 4Awards 5Philanthropy 6Ambassadorship 7Hadiza Gabon Net worth 8Family 9Controversies 10Conclusion

Hadiza Gabon Biography

Hadiza Aliyu, alias Hadiza Gabon, was born on 1st June, 1989 in the capital city of Libreville, Gabon. Her father is Gabonese, while her mother is Nigerian. Growing up in her birth country, Hadiza Gabon completed her primary and secondary education. She chased her dreams of becoming a lawyer.

However, her study was short-lived as unprecedented problems marred it. Fate had cooked something different for her in the pot of destiny. Hadiza Gabon seized another golden opportunity to enrol herself in a Diploma programme, choosing the French language as her major. This became a turning point in her life.

After completing the programme, she was employed as a French teacher in a private school.

Career

The need to explore new opportunities in an expansive world made Hadiza Gabon move to Nigeria, the birthplace of her mother, who is a Fulani from Adamawa State. After arriving in Nigeria, she left Adamawa to explore Kaduna with her cousin. She heard so many mouth-watering tales of “The Centre of Learning”, which she wanted to see. This adventure brought her a glorious chance to meet the famous Kannywood veteran, Ali Nuhu.

Hadiza Gabon was welcomed into the Kannywood family after Ali Nuhu saw a good spirit in her. He later became her inspiration. Over time, Ali Nuhu became “brother, mentor and adviser” to her. She subsequently mentioned that the likes of Sherrif Momoh encouraged her, thereby joining her list of mentors.

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Her movie debut was in the film titled “Artabu” in 2009, where she started building a reputation. She later grew experience in the Kannywood industry as she starred in the blockbuster movie “Ali Yaga Ali,” amongst others. Her theatrical dexterity and versatility landed her more roles. Soon, her fan base skyrocketed. Hadiza Gabon has starred in over a hundred Kannywood movies, thus, landing more praise and prestige.

However, her stardom isn’t only celebrated in Kannywood alone, but Nollywood has equally welcomed her spectacular artistry when she joined the cast of “Lagos Real Fake Life” in 2017, a movie that featured Nollywood veteran Mike Ezeruonye, Emanuella and Mark Angel. This was the beginning of her Nollywood journey. She had come close to the ranks of Ali Nuhu, Yakubu Muhammad, Rahma Sadau, and other prominent Kannywood counterparts.

Movies

Hadiza Gabon has proven herself to be a blossoming within a few years and has become a superstar. Below are some of the movies she featured.
• Wasila (2010)
• Aisha Humaira (2012)
• ‘Yar Maye (2012)
• Basaja (2014)
• Ali Yaga Ali (2014)
• Indon Kauye (2014)
• Buri Uku (2016)
• Gida da waje (2017)
• Ciki Da Raino (2017)
• Lagos Real Fake Life (2018)
• Al Qibla (2018)
• Hawwa Kulu (2019)
• Wakili (2019)
• Dan Birnin (2019)
• Ba Kama (2019)
• Tsumagiya (2019)
• Gidan Badamasi (2019)
• Zeenaru (2020)
• Masu Shan Kwaya (2020)
• Talaka (2021)

Awards

Hadiza has flourished and has become a big shot in her acting career. Her performances were honoured with the following awards.
• Kwankwasiyya Award (Recognition Award) Won
• 2013 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards (Hausa) Won
• 2014 City People Entertainment Awards (Best Actress Hausa) Nominated
• 2014 2nd Kannywood/MTN Awards (Best Actress of the Year, Jury Choice) Won
• 2015 Kannywood AWA 24 Film & Merit Award (Best Supporting Actress) Won
• 2016 African Hollywood Awards (Best Actress) Won
• 2017 Arewa Night Award Recognition Award Won
• 2017 2017 Best of Kannywood Award (Best Actress Hausa) Nominated
Below is a list of honours in her name;
• 2016 Kano State Senior Secondary Schools Management Board (Certificate of Appreciation)
• 2016 Startup Kano (Certificate of Appreciation)
• 2016 Billycares Charity Foundation (Recognition Award)
• 2019 Hausa Students Association of Nigeria (BUK) (Recognition Award)

Philanthropy

In 2016, Hadiza Gabon launched a charity foundation called HAG Foundation. She did this act of selfless service to humanity to make a positive impact in the lives of many. The foundation aims to enhance the standard of living of the less privileged in terms of education and proper healthcare services. As such, she is one of the Kannywood actresses to have such a humanitarian impact on society.

In the same 2016, Hadiza Gabon paid an unexpected visit to the IDP camp in Kano State, where she made magnanimous donations of food items and clothes to those helpless people trampled upon by insurgents that plagued Northern Nigeria.

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Ambassadorship

Because of her relentless contribution to society, in 2018, a subsidiary of Dangote group, NASCON Allied Plc, appreciated her selflessness by appointing her as Dangote Classic Seasoning’s Brand Ambassador. She did this during the official flag-off of their product in Kano State. Also, she is a reputable ambassador to Indomie Noodles and MTN.

Hadiza Gabon Net worth

Hadiza Gabon, based on her feat and endorsement, has an estimated net worth of $500,000 (N207.5m).

Family

Hadiza Gabon is yet to be married. However, she has an adopted daughter revealed to be her sister’s daughter.

Hadiza Gabon said that her sister entrusted the little girl to her so that she could be given good orientation.

Controversies

A chunk of controversies has emerged in the name of this megastar. In 2019, a video of Hadiza Gabon in a fit of uncontrollable rage, physically assaulting one of her Nollywood counterparts, Amina Amal, went viral on Instagram.

Hadiza Gabon insisted that Amina Amal defamed her by claiming she is a Lesbian. For that reason, she made her refute the claim by violence. This instigated a lot of her fans to react by threatening to sue her for such gross misconduct. Later on, the actresses were said to have buried the hatchet.

Conclusion

Hadiza Gabon will forever be in the hall of fame in Kannywood for her versatility. Her adaptation into the Kannywood and Nollywood industry shows that the Nigerian movie industries are brimming with talents beyond our expectations.

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