Falalu A Dorayi
Falalu A Dorayi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Falalu Abubakar Dorayi 4 January 1977 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | Mass Communication |
| Alma mater | Maitama Sule University, Kano |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1997–present |
| Known for | Best known as the director of Basaja |
Falalu Abubakar Dorayi also known as Falalu A. Dorayi (born 4 January 1977) is a Nigerian film director, producer, screenwriter and film actor.[1][2]
Early life and background
[edit]Falalu A Dorayi was born on 4 January 1977 at Dorayi, Gwale, Kano State to Alhaji Abubakar a businessman in Kano. He attended both primary and secondary school in Kano. He obtained a diploma in Mass Communication from Bayero University Kano and acquired a professional diploma in Film & Television Production at Maitama Sule University, Kano in 2017. Dorayi also attended film training program at the Asian Academy of Film & Television, Noida in India.[3]
Career
[edit]Dorayi began his career in film industry in 1997, with a local drama group when he was in secondary school. After completing his high school studies Dorayi joined Kannywood film industry, the first two film he directed were taken up and claimed by the producer of the film who gave himself the credit of director. He received another directorial opportunities with Sarauniya Films in which he directed film called ‘’Kwangiri”, then followed by ‘’Uwargida’’ and Majalisa.[4][5]
Dorayi rose to prominence after directing Basaja (2013), in which he featured ensemble cast including Ali Nuhu, Adam A Zango, and Hadiza Aliyu.[6] The film was huge success and was nominated at the 2014 City People Entertainment Awards.[7] In 2015, Dorayi produced ‘’Gwaska’’ (directed by Adam A Zango), and later ‘’Return of Gwaska’’ in 2017.[8]
In 2019, Dorayi directed and starred a TV show named Gidan Badamasi, a comedy which centers around the controversial “Badamasi Family.” The drama revolves around Bamasi’s family that gang up against him when he fails to fulfill his promises.[9][10]
He received the "Best Actor Kannywood Industry," in the movie Kwana Casa'in.[citation needed].
Filmography
[edit]List of films directed by Dorayi.[11]
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| Allo | ND |
| Farar Saka | ND |
| Fataken Dare | ND |
| Fitilar Dare | ND |
| Ibro Dan Fulani | ND |
| Larai | ND |
| Madugu | ND |
| Mukaddari | ND |
| Namamajo | ND |
| Ragas | ND |
| Sa’a Dai | ND |
| Sowa | ND |
| Tarkon Kauna | ND |
| Tsartuwa | ND |
| Yau A Gari | ND |
| Zatona | ND |
| Zo Mu Zauna | ND |
| Bana Bakwai | 2007 |
| Artabu | 2009 |
| Ahlul Kitab | 2011 |
| Sandar Kiwo | 2011 |
| Sayyada | 2011 |
| Zarar Bunu | 2011 |
| Andamali | 2013 |
| Mai Dalilin Aure (Match Maker) | 2014 |
| Soyayya Da Shakuwa | 2014 |
| There’s a way | 2016 |
| Gwaska | 2017 |
| Juyin Sarauta | 2017 |
| Alkibla | 2018 |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Lere, Mohammed (23 January 2015). "Why Falalu Dorayi is one of most sought-after Kannywood directors | Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Time News. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ Lere, Mohammed (27 August 2017). "KANNYWOOD INTERVIEW: Returning to the Cinemas, movie makers now smile to bank – Falalu Dorayi | Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Times News. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ Lere, Mohammed (9 October 2014). "20 Kannywood actors and producers attend film training course in India | Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Time News. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ Kano, Ibrahim Musa Giginyu (19 August 2012). "Someone stole the credit for the first movie I directed – Falalu Dorayi". Daily Trust. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ "Actors Making Waves In Kannywood". Leadership Newspaper. 11 September 2020. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ "Basaja [HausaFilms.TV – Kannywood, Fina-finai, Hausa Movies, TV and Celebrities]". hausafilms.tv. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ "Kannywood at the 2014 City People Entertainment Awards – Winners and Nominees [HausaFilms.TV – Kannywood, Fina-finai, Hausa Movies, TV and Celebrities]". hausafilms.tv. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ Kano, Ibrahim Musa Giginyu (18 December 2017). "The 'return of Gwaska' hits cinema January 1st 2018". Daily Trust. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ Kano, Ibrahim Musa Giginyu (18 July 2020). "Why Kannywood is making more TV shows – Dorayi". Daily Trust. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ Modupeoluwa, Adekanye (8 April 2020). "Kano State Censorship Board Bans Kwana Casa'in And Gidan Badamasi". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ "Falalu A. Dorayi [HausaFilms.TV – Kannywood, Fina-finai, Hausa Movies, TV and Celebrities]". hausafilms.tv. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
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