Hadiza Aliyu, professionally known as Hadiza Gabon, stands as a leading figure in Nigeria’s Kannywood Hausa film industry and Nollywood. She gained fame through diverse roles in Hausa and English movies while advancing humanitarian causes via the HAG Foundation. Originally from Gabon with Nigerian roots, she shifted from French teaching to acting after relocating to Nigeria.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Hadiza Aliyu (Hadiza Gabon) |
| Date of Birth | June 1, 1989 |
| Place of Birth | Libreville, Gabon |
| Nationality | Nigerian-Gabonese |
| State of Origin | Adamawa/Kaduna, Nigeria |
| Partner | Single |
| Children | None (niece often mistaken) |
| Occupations | Actress, Filmmaker, Entrepreneur, Humanitarian |
| Net Worth | $300,000–$500,000 |
Early Life and Education
Hadiza Aliyu entered the world on June 1, 1989, in Libreville, Gabon, born to a Gabonese father named Malam Aliyu and a Nigerian mother, Hajiya Halima, from Adamawa State, blending her Fulani heritage.
She finished primary and secondary schooling in Gabon, passing A-level exams, and pursued law briefly before switching to a French language diploma and teaching at a private institution.
Career
After moving from Gabon to Adamawa State and then Kaduna in Nigeria, Hadiza debuted in Kannywood in 2009 through an introduction by star actor Ali Nuhu in the film Artabu, quickly rising as a versatile performer in over 50 Hausa films. She expanded into Nollywood in 2017 with Lagos Real Fake Life alongside Mike Ezuruonye, Emmanuella, and Mark Angel, marking her crossover success and earning her the nickname “Queen of Kannywood.”
Beyond acting, she founded the HAG Foundation in 2016 to promote education, healthcare, and food security in underserved communities, served as an ambassador for MTN Nigeria and Indomie noodles, and ventured into filmmaking as a producer and director on select projects.
Personal Life
Hadiza stays unmarried without children; a rumored daughter turned out to be her niece from sister Maryam Gabon. She lives in Kaduna, Nigeria, and follows Islam.
Controversy
In 2019, a Chief Magistrate Court ordered Aliyu’s arrest for skipping court amid allegations from colleague Mustapha Naburaska.
Late 2022 brought claims that Aliyu broke a marriage promise to civil servant Bala Musa, then in his late forties, after he spent ₦396,000 on her. She denied knowing him.
Hadiza Aliyu Net Worth
Her wealth sits between $300,000 and $500,000 in 2025 estimates, drawn from acting, film production, endorsements, and family resources.
Filmography
- Artabu (2009)
- Babban Zaure (2013)
- Daga Ni Sai Ke (2014)
- Ali Yaga Ali (2015)
- Huwaila (2016)
- Lagos Real Fake Life (2017)
- Ciki Da Raino (2017)
- Wakili (2019)
- Zaman Jira (2024)
Awards and Nominations
- Best Actress (Hausa) at the 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards for Babban Zaure
- Best Actress of the Year (Jury) at the 2014 Kannywood/MTN Awards for Daga Ni Sai Ke
- Best Supporting Actress at the 2015 Kannywood AWA 24 Film & Merit Award for Ali Yaga Ali
- Best Actress at the 2016 Africa Hollywood Awards
- Nomination at the 2014 City People Entertainment Awards
- 2013 Kwankwasiyya Award
- 2017 Arewa Night Award
