Aminu Saira
Aminu Muhammad Ahmad, professionally known as Aminu Saira, is a Nigerian filmmaker, director, and screenwriter. His work includes films such as Jamila Da Jamilu, Ga Duhu Ga Haske, and Ashabul Kahfi, which collectively earned him the distinction of Best Director of the Year at the 2015 Kannywood Awards. In 2020, Saira launched the first Hausa language home video series, titled Labarina.
Saira was born in Gwammaja, Kano State, Nigeria. His father Muhammad was an elderly statesman. Saira grew up in the Kano metropolis with his two brothers and studied Quranic science at the Aminu Kano College of Islamic Legal Studies.
Career
Saira worked as a businessman before entering the Kannywood film industry in 2006 with his debut film, Musnadi. He directed, wrote, and produced Dare Da Yawa, Jamila Da Jamilu, and Ga Duhu Ga Haske. He continues to write and direct under his production name, Saira Movies.
Honors and awards
Saira was also awarded the best director award by the Arewa Music and Movies Awards. In 2015, Saira was awarded the Best Kannywood Director.