Adam A. Zango
Adam A. Zango | |
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![]() Zango with his fans performing on stage | |
| Born | Adamu Abdullahi Zango 1 October 1983 Zangon Kataf, Kaduna, Nigeria |
| Occupations |
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| Spouse | Divorced |
| Children | Haidar A. Zango |
| Website | adamzango |
Adamu Abdullahi Zango (ⓘ; born 1 October 1983) is a Nigerian actor, singer, dancer, scriptwriter, film producer, and philanthropist, who has appeared in over 100 films and received many accolades. has worked with prominent actors such as Ali Nuhu, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Abba El-Mustapha, Adam Abdullahi Adam, Sani Danja.
Early life and education
Adam Abdullahi Zango was born on 1 October 1985 at Zango local government in Kaduna State, Nigeria to the Hausa Muslim family of Mallam Abdullahi and Hajiya Yelwa Abdullahi.[1][2]
Career
Zango's musical career started from secondary school activities in social club events which he used to represent his school. Zango entered the Hausa film industry in 2001 as a music composer. He started his acting profession as a low level actor and appeared in over 100 Hausa movies.
Personal Life
Zango has been married six times, with each marriage ending in divorce: to Amina (2006), with whom he had a son, Haidar; Aisha of Zaria, with whom he had three sons; Maryam of Nasarawa State; actress Maryam Yola, whom he married in 2013; Ummul Kulsum, a Cameroonian with whom he had his first daughter, Murjanatu; and Safiya Umar (also known as Maimuna "Pretty"), whom he married in April 2019.[3] In August 2026, Zango confirmed his separation from Safiya, explaining publicly that the couple had both tested for the AS genotype and separated to avoid the risk of having children with sickle cell anaemia, a decision that drew public criticism from social media personality G-Fresh Al-Amin.[4] Zango is reported to be the father of seven children across his marriages.[5]
Prison
Adam A. Zango was remanded in prison for violating the Kano State Censorship Board's law in 2007 for release of his music video album Bahaushiya.[6]
Charity
In October 2019, Zango paid 47 million Naira for children and orphans to further their studies.[7]
Filmography
| Film | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Yayana | ND | |
| Ƴar Agadez | 2011 | |
| Adamsi | 2011 | |
| Addini ko Al 'ada | 2011 | |
| Adon Gari | 2011 | |
| Ahlul Kitab | 2011 | |
| Alkawarina | 2011 | |
| Albashi (The Salary) | 2002 | |
| Andamali | 2013 | |
| Ango da Amarya | ND | |
| Artabu | 2009 | |
| Aska Tara | ND | |
| Auren Tagwaye | ND | |
| Baban Sadik | 2012 | |
| Babban Yaro | 2011 | |
| Balaraba | 2010 | |
| Basaja | 2013 | |
| Bayan Rai | 2014 | |
| Bita Zai Zai | ND | |
| Dajin So | ND | |
| Dan mazari | 2007 | Aminu |
| Dare | 2015 | |
| Dijangala | 2008 | Hafizu |
| Duniya Budurwar Wawa | ND | |
| Dutsen Gulbi | 2013 | |
| Farar Saka | ND | |
| Fataken Dare | ND | |
| Ga Duhu Ga Haske | 2010 | |
| Ga Fili Ga Mai Doki | ND | |
| Gaba da Gabanta | 2013 | |
| Gambiza | ND | |
| Gamdakatar | ND | |
| Gwamnati | 2003 | |
| Gwanaye | 2003 | |
| Gwaska | 2016 | |
| Hadizalo | ND | |
| Hindu | 2014 | |
| Hisabi | 2017 | |
| Hubbi | 2012 | |
| Ijaabaah | ND | |
| Jamila | 2016 | |
| Kaddara Ko Fansa | 2014 | |
| Kama da Wane | 2014 | |
| Kare Jini | ND | |
| Kolo | ND | |
| Kundin Tsari | ND | |
| Laifin Dadi | 2010 | |
| Larai | ND | |
| Madugu | ND | |
| Masu Aji | ND | |
| Mata ko Ya | 2015 | |
| Matsayin So | ND | |
| Mazan Fama | ND | |
| Matsayin So | ND | |
| Mazan Fama | 2015 | |
| Mukaddari | ND | |
| Murmushin Alkawari | ND | |
| Mutallab | 2011 | |
| Nai Maka Rana | ND | |
| Namamajo | ND | |
| Nas | 2013 | |
| Ni Da Ke Mun Dace | 2013 | |
| Najeriya Da Nijar | 2012 | |
| Nusaiba | ND | |
| Rabin Jiki | 2011 | |
| Rai A Kwalba | ND | |
| Rai Dai | 2012 | |
| Rawar Gani | ND | |
| Rintsin Kauna | ND | |
| Rumana | 2017 | |
| Ruwan Ido | ND | |
| Ruwan Jakara | ND | |
| Sai Wata Rana | 2010 | |
| Salma | ND | |
| Shahuda | 2012 | |
| Siyayya Da Shakuwa | 2014 | |
| Soyayyar Facebook | 2010 | |
| Tarkon Kauna | ND | |
| Tsangaya | ND | |
| Ummi da Adnan | 2011 | |
| Walijam | 2010 | |
| Wata Rayuwa | 2013 | |
| Ya Salam | ND | |
| Sai Wata Rana | 2010 | Abdulwahab |
| Zarar Bunu | 2011 | |
| Rai Dai | 2012 | Mukhtar |
| A Ci Bulus | 2014 | A. Zango |
| Hindu | 2015 | Kaila |
| Akwai Dalili | 2016 | Nura |
| Zulumi | 2017 | |
| Matar Mijina | 2018 | |
| Sadauki | 2019 | Sadauki |
| Yanayi | 2019 | |
| Karamin Sani | 2020 | |
| Mati a Zazzau | 2020 | Yarima |
| Shaheeda | 2021 | Haidar |
| Lamba | 2022 | |
| Almajiri | 2022 | Bad man |
| Mai Martaba (Your Highness) | 2024 | Shugaba |
Gallery
With friends
With his fan

References
- ↑ says, Adam Hassan (24 January 2022). "Adam A Zango Biography, Age, Photos, Phone Number & Net Worth - ArewAngle". Archived from the original on 24 May 2023. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ↑ "Adam A. Zango Net Worth and Full Biography (2023 Updated)". buzznigeria.com. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ↑ Maishanu, Abubakar Ahmadu (2 August 2026). "TRENDING: Kano TikTok star tackles Adam Zango following divorce of sixth wife". Premium Times. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
- ↑ Maishanu, Abubakar Ahmadu (2 August 2026). "TRENDING: Kano TikTok star tackles Adam Zango following divorce of sixth wife". Premium Times. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
- ↑ Maishanu, Abubakar Ahmadu (2 August 2026). "TRENDING: Kano TikTok star tackles Adam Zango following divorce of sixth wife". Premium Times. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
- ↑ "AllAfrica.com: Nigeria: How Adam A. Zango Ended up in Prison". Archived from the original on 24 February 2013. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
- ↑ A Zango ya raba guraben karatu ga fadar sarkin zazzau Legit Hausa
External links
- 1985 births
- Nigerian male film actors
- Living people
- People from Kaduna
- People from Southern Kaduna
- Male actors in Hausa cinema
- 21st-century Nigerian male actors
- Nigerian male television actors
- Nigerian screenwriters
- Nigerian male screenwriters
- Kannywood actors
- Nigerian male singers
- Nigerian philanthropists
- Nigerian television personalities
- Nigerian male dancers
- Nigerian dancers
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