# Aminu Saira

Aminu Muhammad Ahmad (born April 20, 1979), professionally known as Aminu Saira, is a Nigerian filmmaker, director, and screenwriter. His work includes films such as Jamila Da Jamilu (2009), Ga Duhu Ga Haske (2010), and Ashabul Kahfi (2014), which collectively earned him the distinction of Best Director of the Year at the 2015 Kannywood Awards (Jurors' Choice). In 2020, Saira launched the first Hausa language home video series, titled Labarina.

## Early life and education

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 (2007), Jamila Da Jamilu (2009), and Ga Duhu Ga Haske (2010). He continues to write and direct under his production name, Saira Movies.

## Filmography

| Year | Title | Role | Actors | Studio |
| 2006 | Musnadi | Director | Safiya Musa, Abba Al-Mustapha, Ibrahim Maishunku | Saira Movies |
| 2007 | Almajira | Director | Ibrahim Maishunku, Safiya Musa, Aminu Shariff, Abba Al-Mustapha | Saira Movies |
| 2007 | Dare Da Yawa | Director | Ibrahim Maishunku, Ali Nuhu, Kubra Dako, | Saira Movies |
| 2008 | Garin Mu Da Zafi | Director | Ali Nuhu, Adam A. Zango, Maryam Booth, Zainab Abdullahi | UK Entertainment |
| 2009 | Jamila Da Jamilu | Director | Ibrahim Maishunku, Jamila Nagudu | Saira Movies |
| 2009 | Mai Gadon Zinare | Director | Ali Nuhu, Jamila Umar Nagudu, Ibrahim Maishunku | Saira Movies |
| 2010 | Ladidin Baba | Director | Ali Nuhu, Zainab Umar | UK Entertainment |
| 2010 | Jidda | Director | Ibrihim Maishunku, Jamila Umar Nagudu, Ishaq Sidi Ishaq | Square Media |
| 2010 | Dan Sarki | Director | Ali Nuhu, Zainab Umar, Hajara Usman, Musa Abdullahi | Kabugawa Production |
| 2010 | Ga Duhu Ga Haske | Director | Adam A Zango, Zainab Abdullahi, Zainab Umar | Saira Movies |
| 2010 | Miyatti Allah | Director | Ibrahim Maishunku, Fati KK, Binta Yahaya | G-Top Multimedia |
| 2010 | Rai Da Rai | Director | Ibrahim Maishunku, Rashida Abdullahi, Fati KK | T.M.A Production |
| 2010 | Balaraba | Director | Baballe Hayatu, Adam A Zango, Sadiya Gyale | Square Media |
| 2010 | Walijam | Director | Adam A Zango, Zainab Abdullahi, Audu Kano | UK Entertainment |
| 2010 | Mata Da Miji | Director | Ibrahim Maishunku, Binta Yahaya, Fati K. K., Rufaida Muhammad | G-Top Multimedia |
| 2010 | Dadin Baki | Director | Ibrahim Maishunku, Jamila Umar | Kabugawa Production |
| 2011 | Sarauta | Director | Ali Nuhu, Rahma Hassan, Hadiza Muhammad, Kabiru Mai Kaba | T.M.A Production |
| 2011 | Malika | Director | Ali Nuhu, Nafisa Abdullahi, Rabiu Rikadawa, Hadiza Muhammad | Saira Movies |
| 2011 | Laifin Dadi | Director | Shu'aibu Lawal, Adam A Zango, Nafisa Abdullahi | G-Top Multimedia |
| 2011 | Ban Saketa Ba | Director | Ibrahim Maishunku, Fati KK | Kabugawa Production |
| 2011 | Maryam Diyana | Director | Rahama Hassan, Hauwa Maina, Ali Nuhu, Sadiq Sani Sadiq | UK Entertainment |
| 2011 | Ajnabiyya | Director | Ibrahim Maishunku, Zainab Abdullahi, Rahama Hassan | UK Entertainment |
| 2012 | Mutallab | Director | Ali Nuhu, Adam A Zango, Nafisa Abdullahi, Carmain McCain, Kabiru Nakwango | Square Media |
| 2012 | 'Yar Agadez | Director | Zainab Abdullahi, Ibrahim Maishunku, Nafisa Abdullahi, Adam A Zango | UK Entertainment |
| 2012 | Dan Marayan Zaki | Director | Nafisa Abdullahi, Sadiq Sani Sadiq, Rahama Hassan, Hadiza Muhammad, Sadiq Ahmad | Saira Movies |
| 2012 | Kara Da Kiyashi | Director | Ali Nuhu, Hadiza Muhammad, Bashir Nayaya, Nafisa Abdullahi | UK Entertainment |
| 2012 | Ban Sani Ba | Director | Hadiza Aliyu, Shehu Hassan Kano, Shu'aibu Lawan | T.M.A Production |
| 2012 | Toron Giwa | Director | Ali Nuhu, Nafisa Abdullahi, Shu'aibu Lawal | Asnanic Movies |
| 2012 | Kona Gari | Director | Ali Nuhu, Maryam Muhammad, Halima Atete, Hauwa Waraka | T.M.A Production |
| 2013 | Fisabilillah | Director | Ali Nuhu, Nafisa Abdullahi, Hadiza Muhammad, Rabi'u Rikadawa | G-Top Multimedia |
| 2013 | Lamiraj | Director | Rahama Hassan, Ali Nuhu, Nafisa Abdullahi | Saira Movies |
| 2013 | Dakin Amarya | Director | Ali Nuhu, Halima Atete, A'isha Aliyu | Asnanic Movies |
| 2013 | Fari Da Baki | Director | Rahama Hassan, Al-Amin Buhari, Ali Nuhu | G-Top Multimedia |
| 2013 | Farin Dare | Director | Ali Rabi'u, Bello Muhammad Bello, Rahama Sadau | UK Entertainment |
| 2014 | Kanin Miji | Director | Ali Nuhu, Jamila Umar, Nuhu Abdullahi | Saira Movies |
| 2014 | Kisan Gilla | Director | Sadiq Sani Sadiq, Hadiza Aliyu, Rahama Sadau, Bello Muhammad Bello | Asmasan Pictures |
| 2014 | Ashabul Kahfi | Director | Tahir Fagge, Tijjani Faraga, Al-Amin Buhari | Saira Movies |
| 2014 | Daga Ni Sai Ke | Director | Sadiq Ahmad, Zaharadden Sani, Sadiq Sani Sadiq, Hadiza Aliyu, Halima Atete | Saira Movies |
| 2014 | Haske | Director | Aina'u Ade, Ali Nuhu, Ali Rabiu, Abbas Sadiq | Saira Movies |
| 2014 | Kalamu Wahid | Director | Nafisa Abdullahi, Sadiq Ahmad, Ali Nuhu | Kabugawa Production |
| 2014 | 'Ya Daga Allah | Director | Ali Nuhu, Nafisa Abdullahi, Fati Abdullahi. Sadiq Sani Saqid, Hadiza Muhammad | Saira Movies |
| 2014 | Ali Yaga Ali | Director | Ali Nuhu, Hadiza Aliyu, Sadiq Sani Saqid, Jamila Umar | Kabugawa Production |
| 2015 | Baya Da Kura | Director | Ali Nuhu, Nuhu Abdullahi, Ishaq Sidi Ishaq, Fati Washa, Hadiza Muhammad | GG Production |
| 2015 | Wani Zama | Director | Yakubu Muhammad, Jamila Umar, Shehu Hassan Kano | Asnanic Movies |
| 2015 | Uwa Tafi Uwa | Director | Ali Nuhu, Hadiza Aliyu | Mikiya Production |
| 2015 | Gidan Kitso | Director | Ali Nuhu, Jamila Umar, Fati Abdullahi | Kabugawa Production |
| 2016 | Jarumta | Director | Ali Nuhu, Hadiza Aliyu, Jamila Umar, Hauwa Waraka, Nuhu Abdullahi | G-Top Multimedia |
| 2016 | Kallo Ya Koma Sama | Director | Ali Nuhu, Jamila Umar, Baballe Hayatu | Saira Movies |
| 2021 | Labarina | Director | Sarkin waƙa, Rabi'u Rikadawa etc. | Saira Movies |

## Honors and awards

| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
| 2013 | Entrepreneurship Award | Best Director | Special Recognition | Won |
| 2013 | Kannywood/AMMA Awards | Best Movie Director | Dakin Amarya | Won |
| 2014 | 1st Kannywood Awards | Best Director of the Year (Jurors Choice Awards) | Wata Hudu | Won |
| 2014 | Kannywood/AMMA Awards | Best Director (Popular Choice Awards) | Ali Yaga Ali | Won |
| 2015 | 2nd Kannywood/MTN Awards | Best Director of the Year (Jurors Choice Awards) | Ashabul Kahfi & Sabuwar Sangaya | Won |
| 2015 | Kannywood/AMMA Awards | Best Director (Popular Choice Awards) | Baya Da Kura | Won |
Saira was also awarded the best director award by the Arewa Music and Movies Awards. In 2015, Saira was awarded the Best Kannywood Director.