Hadiza Aliyu was born on June 1, 1989, in Libreville, Gabon.[7] She is the elder statesman's daughter, Malam Aliyu. Hadiza Aliyu is of Gabonese descent on her father's side and Fulani ancestry from Adamawa State, Nigerian on her mother's side.[8] She attended primary and secondary schools in her birth country,[9] 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 French language and later work as a French-language teacher in a private school.[10]
Acting career
Aliyu joined Kannywood after arriving in Nigeria from Gabon. She relocated from Adamawa to Kaduna after deciding to join the Kannywood film industry with her cousin. Aliyu met Ali Nuhu a few days after arriving in Kaduna and asked for his help in becoming an actress.[11] 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.[12]
In 2019 the chief magistrate court ordered the arrest of Aliyu over failure to appear in court to clear allegations against her by her colleague Mustapha Naburaska.[2]
In late 2022, Aliyu was also accused of breaking a promise she made to a man called Bala Musa, a civil servant in his late forties. He stated that they were in agreement to marry each other after he had spent N396,000 on her, but she refused after all. At the end she confirmed not to know the man at all.[3]
Aliyu has never been married. The daughter that has been said to be hers, is confirmed to be her niece, the daughter of her sister, Maryam Gabon.[4]
Gabon's Room Talk Show
Gabon's Room Talk Show is a syndicatedHausa languagetalk show 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.[17] Inspired by Ellen and Koffee with Karan, 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.[18] 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.[19][20]
In December 2018, Aliyu was unveiled by NASCON Allied Plc, a subsidiary of the Dangote Group as Dangote Classic Seasoning's brand ambassador during the official launch of the seasoning product in Kano.[31][32][33]
Charitable activities
In 2016, Aliyu founded a charitable organization called the HAG Foundation,[34] aimed at improving the lives of ordinary people by way of providing help in the educational and healthcare sectors as well as food security.[35]
In March 2016, Aliyu visited an internally displaced persons camps in Kano State where she donated food items, textile materials and other tangible items needed by the camp's inhabitants displaced by the northern Nigerian violence.[36]
