Sadiq Daba
Sadiq Daba | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sadiq Abubakar Daba |
| Died | 3 March 2021 Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Ahmadu Bello University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Awards | Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor |
Sadiq Abubakar Daba (1951/52 – 3 March 2021)[1] was a Nigerian actor and broadcaster.[2] In 2015, he won Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as "Inspector Waziri" in October 1.[3][4]
Education
[edit]He had his secondary education at St. Edward's Secondary School. He got higher degrees in many institutions including Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria.[5]
Career
[edit]Daba has worked as a broadcaster for Nigerian Television Authority. His acting career came to prominence in the late 1970s with his starring in Cockcrow at Dawn.[6]
In 2018 he was given the title "Garkuwan Nollywood" (when translated from Hausa language it means "Shield of Nollywood") by the stakeholders in the industry.[7]
Sickness and death
[edit]Daba announced his diagnosis of leukemia and prostate cancer in 2017 and was supported with fundraising by several Nigerians including Josephine Obiajulu Odumakin, Mabeloboh Center For Save Our Stars (MOCSOS).[8][9][10] On 3 February 2018, Daba joined Project Pink Blue to walk against cancer to commemorate World Cancer Day.[11] [12][13]
He died on 3 March 2021 at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital in Ikeja, Lagos.[4] His last movie appearance was in Eagle Wings, in 2021.[14]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Sadiq Daba, veteran Nollywood actor and 'October 1st' star, dies at 69". Business Insider Africa. 4 March 2021. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
- ^ "5 things you should know about AMAA 2015 'Best Actor in A Leading Role' winner". pulse.ng. 28 September 2015. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- ^ "I Got Emotional Receiving AMAA Award – Sadiq Daba". leadership.ng. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- ^ a b Olonilua, Ademola (3 March 2021). "Veteran actor Sadiq Daba is dead". The Punch. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
- ^ "Brief Profile/Biography Of Veteran Television broadcaster, Actor, Director & Producer Sadiq Daba". dailymedia.com.ng. Archived from the original on 5 February 2018. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- ^ "BON awards 2015: Sadiq Daba set to make another history". vanguardngr.com. 30 October 2015. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- ^ "Actor Sadiq Daba now "Garkuwan Nollywood"". Vanguard News. 26 October 2018. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
- ^ Augoye, Jayne (30 December 2017). "Nollywood actor Sadiq Daba returns to Nigeria". Premium Times. Premium Times. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
- ^ Olowolagba, Fikayo (29 December 2017). "Actor Sadiq Daba returns to Nigeria after surgery". Daily Post. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
- ^ "I LL bring change to edo state oboh". newtelegraphng.com. 2 July 2020.
- ^ OBIEJESI, KINGSLEY (3 February 2018). "Nigerian doctors are magicians but govt must help them, says Sadiq Daba". ICIR. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
- ^ "saves sadiq Daba project". vanguardngr.com. 20 March 2018.
- ^ "Ex NTA staff sadia daba recuperating". nationalinsightnews.com. 20 March 2020.
- ^ "Citation: Our Review, including list of Movie Cast, Director, and more - NollyRated Nigerian Movie Reviews". nollyrated.com. 7 November 2020. Retrieved 4 February 2023.