Rahama Sadau Biography, Age, Movies and Net Worth
|Rahama Sadau is a Nigerian actress, singer and producer. Sadau came to the limelight after featuring in Kannywood movie “Gani ga Wane” in 2013. She is one of the few Nigerian actresses that can speak English and Hindi fluently. Rahama Sadau was born on December 7th, 1993 in Kaduna State, Nigeria.
Rahama Sadau Profile
Name |
Rahama Sadau |
Real Name |
Rahama Sadau |
Date of Birth |
December 7th, 1993 |
Age |
28 years (2021) |
State of Origin |
Kaduna, Nigeria |
Occupation |
Actress |
Religion |
Muslim |
Net Worth |
$100,000- $150,000 |
Educational Background
Rahama Sadau has her primary and secondary education in Kaduna State where she was raised.
She proceeded to study Human Resource Management at school of Business and Finance of Eastern Mediterranean University in Northern Cyprus.
Career and Movies
While growing up Rahama Sadau competed in various dancing competition.
However, in 2013, she joined Kannywood with the help of Ali Nuhu. Sadau featured in scores of minor roles in Kannywood movies.
Later in 2013, she gained popularity after playing a major role in the movie “Gani ga Wane”. The movie featured top Kannywood actors and actresses including Ali Nuhu.
Rahman Sadau has also featured in music videos. In she was suspended for a year by Motion Picture Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MOPPAN) for featuring in a romantic music video by Classiq.
In 2017, she launched her own movie production company Sadau Pictures. She produced her first movie Rariya starring Ali Nuhu, Sani Musa Danja, Sadiq Sani Sadiq and Fati Washa.
In 2018, the ban was lifted following an intervention by Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje.
In 2019, Rahama Sadau returned to acting. She featured as a class teacher in MTV Shuga series.
Rahama Sadau has featured in series of movies. Sadau movies are;
Movies |
Year |
Zero Hour |
2019 |
Up North |
2018 |
If I Am President |
2018 |
Aljannar Duniya |
N/A |
Adam |
2017 |
Ba Tabbas |
2017 |
MTV Shuga Naija |
2017 |
Rariya |
2017 |
TATU |
2017 |
Rumana |
2017 |
Sons of the Caliphate |
2016 |
The Other Side |
2016 |
Kasa Ta |
2015 |
Wutar Gaba |
2015 |
Sallamar So |
2015 |
Wata Tafiya |
2015 |
Halacci |
2015 |
Gidan Farko |
2015 |
Ana Wata ga Wata |
2015 |
Alkalin Kauye |
2015 |
Jinin Jiki Na |
2014 |
Hujja |
2014 |
Garbati |
2014 |
Kaddara Ko Fansa |
2014 |
Kisan Gilla |
2014 |
Mati da Lado |
2014 |
Sabuwar Sangaya |
2014 |
Sirrin Da Ke Raina |
2014 |
So Aljannar Duniya |
2014 |
Suma Mata Ne |
2014 |
Farin Dare |
2013 |
Gani Ga Wane |
2013 |
Da Kai Zan Gana |
2013 |
Mai Farin Jini |
2013 |
Sadau Instagram
Rahama Sadau Instagram handle is @rahamasadau
Awards and Recognitions
Rahama Sadau has won series of awards including
- Best Actress (Kannywood) at the City People Entertainment Awards in 2014 and 2015.
- Best African Actress at the 19th African Film Awards in 2015 by African Voice.
- In 2016, she was recognized as “Face of Kannywood
- In 2017, Sadau became the first Hausa celebrity to appear in the top ten Hottest Female Nigeria Celebrities.
Controversies
In 2016, Sadau was suspended for a year by Motion Picture Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MOPPAN) for featuring in a romantic music video by Classiq. The suspension was lifted after she apologized in 2018
In 2020, an Islamic scholar, Lawal Gusau, petitioned the Inspector General of Police Adamu Adamu to arrest and arraign Rahama Sadau before the Sharia Court over indecent dressing.
The petition was after Sadau shared a pictures of her wearing a backless gown on social media.
Her dressing was reported to be blasphemous against Prophet Mohammed.
Personal life
Rahama Sadau is the daughter of Alhaji Ibrahim Sadau. She has three sisters Zainab Sadau, Fatima Sadau, Aisha Sadau and brother Haruna Sadau.
Her boyfriend was rumored to to be Miguel Núñez, international actor, writer and producer.
Rahama Sadau Net Worth
Rahama Sadau Net Worth have been estimated to be $100,000-$150,000 by various media platforms