Rabilu Musa
Rabilu Musa | |
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Born |
Rabilu Musa December 12, 1971 Wudil, Kano, Nigeria |
Died |
9 December 2014 42) Kano, Nigeria | (aged
Residence | Kano, Nigeria |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Alma mater | Government Teachers College Wudil, Kano, Nigeria |
Occupation | Actor, filmmaker, director |
Years active | 1997–present |
Religion | Islam |
Awards | See below |
Rabilu Musa popularly known as Dan Ibro (born December 12, 1971 and died December 9, 2014) was a popular Nigerian actor, filmmaker and director. He was regarded as a pioneer revolutionist of the modern day Kannywood and the most popular comedian ever in the history of Kannywood Movie Industry until his death in 2014.
Dan Ibro attended Danlasan Primary School, located in Wudil and later moved to Government Teachers College Wudil all in his birth state. He joined the Nigerian Prison Service in 1991[1] and served in the civil service. Dan Ibro quits civil service and later joined the movie industry with his first movie 'Yar Mai Ganye which promoted his carrier.
Popular songs include Bayanin Naira, Idi Wanzami, Dureba Makaho
Early career
Rabilu Musa became popular in Hausa movie cinema few years after when he joined the industry. Some of his popular movies includes Andamali, Bita Zai Zai, Ibro Aloko, Ibro Angon Hajiya, Ibro Dan Fulani.[2] His career as an actor continues when he turned to be a full time comedian and began singing with his popular songs such as Bayanin Naira, Idi Wanzami,[3] Direba Makaho.
Filmography
↓ Film | Year |
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'Yar Mai Ganye | ND |
A Cuci Maza | 2013 |
Akasa Atsare | 2011 |
Allo | ND |
Andamali | 2013 |
Bita Zai Zai | ND |
Borin Ibro | ND |
Dan Auta Amalala | ND |
Dan Gatan Ibro | ND |
Dawa Dai | ND |
Gabar Ibro | ND |
Ibro Alkali | 2012 |
Ibro Aloko | 2007 |
Ibro Angon Hajiya | ND |
Ibro Ba Sulhu | 2014 |
Ibro Dan Almajiri | ND |
Ibro Dan Chacha | ND |
Ibro Dan Daudu | 2011 |
Ibro Dan Fulani | ND |
Ibro Dan Nageriya | ND |
Ibro Dan Polio | ND |
Ibro Dan Siyasa | ND |
Ibro Dan Zaki | ND |
Ibro Dawo-Dawo | 2011 |
Ibro Mahaukaci | ND |
Ibro Mai Babbar Riga | ND |
Ibro Police | ND |
Ibro Producer | 2011 |
Ibro Saye da Sayarwa | ND |
Ibro Sudan | ND |
Ibro Wuju Wuju Basu | 2011 |
Ibro Ya Auri Baturiya | 2010 |
Kankamba | ND |
Karfen Nasara | 2015 |
Kaso | ND |
Kowa Yabi | ND |
Mahauta da Fulani | ND |
Mai Dalilin Aure (Match Maker) | 2014 |
Maidaben Bagi | ND |
Mazan Baci | ND |
Namamajo | ND |
Ragon Shiri | ND |
So Kasheni | ND |
Sukuni | ND |
Tun Ran Gini | ND |
Uwar Gulma (The Mother of Gossip) | 2015 |
Awards
Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
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2014 | 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Special Recognition | Nominated |
2015 | 2nd Kannywood/MTN Awards[4] | Best Comedian (Jurors Choice Awards) | Posthumous Award[5] | Won |
References
- ↑ HausaFilms.tv. "Dan Ibro [HausaFilms.TV]". admin. Retrieved May 30, 2016.
- ↑ NaijaParrot.com. "Rabilu Musa Ibro Biography - NaijaParrot.com". admin. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
- ↑ Youtube. "Dan Ibro Makaho (Idi Wanzami) - YouTube". damee998. Retrieved December 29, 2008.
- ↑ Linda Ikeji's Blog. "Kannywood Awards: When MTN Celebrates the Northern Stars - Welcome to Linda Ikeji's Blog". Linda Ikeji. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
- ↑ Premium Times Nigeria. "Late Ibro honoured at MTN Kannywood Awards 2015 - Premium Times Nigeria". Mohammed Lere. Retrieved February 1, 2015.