In this article, Platinum Times Nigeria scrolls through top 10 famous people in Nigeria who are natives of Kano State.
Kano State is among the 36 states found in the northern part of Nigeria.
It is known to be the most populous state in the country with a population of over 15 million people.
It’s capital and largest city is Kano, predominated by the Hausa and Fulani ethnic group.
The state is among the twelve states in Nigeria which operate under the Sharia law within the legal framework of Nigeria.
Kano State is known to be the home of top personalities in the country.
This article looks at top 10 renowned personalities in Nigeria who are from Kano State.
1. Aliko Dangote
Africa’s billionaire business mogul, Aliko Dangote is a native of Kano State.
Born on 10th April, 1957 and he is the founder, chairman, and CEO of the Dangote Group, the largest industrial conglomerate in West Africa.
He is listed among the richest people both in Africa and globally.
2. Abdul Samad Rabiu
Abdul Samad Rabiu is another busines magnate from Kano State.
He is the founder and chairman of BUA Group, a Nigerian conglomerate concentrating on manufacturing, infrastructure and agriculture.
He is also the chairman of the Nigerian Bank of Industry (BOI) and was born on 4th August, 1960.
Owing to the huge wealth he has amassed over the years, he is listed among the richest people in Africa.
3. Abdullahi Ganduje
Abdullahi Umar Ganduje is an astute politician who hails from Kano State.
He is the national chairman of the ruling Party, All Progressives Congress (APC).
He previously served as Governor and deputy Governor of Kano State.
He was born on December 25th 1949 and is a graduate from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
3. Mohammed Rabiu Kwankwaso
Mohammed Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso is another successful politician from Kano State.
Born on 21st October, 1956, he obtained his National Diploma and Higher National Diploma at the Kaduna Polytechnic.
He was the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the 2023 Presidential elections.
4. Sanusi Lamido Sanusi
Sanusi Lamido Sanusi is another native of Kano State.
He was the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and spiritual leader in the Tijanniyah Sufi order of Nigeria.
He was born into a royal family in Kano state on 31st July, 1961.
5. Maryam Ado Mohammed
Maryam Ado Mohammed, better known as Maryam Booth is a Kannywood actress from Kano State.
She is best known for her role as Zainab in the 2020 film, “the Milkmaid” which earned her an Africa Movie Academy Award as the Best actress in a supporting role.
She is as born on October 28,1993 and began acting at at early age and has also hosted the 2019 edition of the Best of Nollywood Awards.
6. Hafsat Idris
Hafsat Ahmad Idris is another Kannywood actress from Kano State but was birthed in Shagamu, Ogun State on 14th July, 1987.
She participated in her first movie in 2016 titled Barauniya and was awarded the 2019 female actress award.
She is the founder of Ramlat investment, a film production company.
She has produced a number of movies in 2019 including Kawaye in which actors such as Ali Nuhu, Sani Musa Danja and herself.
7. Abdulrasheed Bello
Abdulrasheed Bello, popularly known as JJC Skillz is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer and television producer from Kano State.
He is the ex-husband of popular Nollywood actress and producer, Funke Akindele.
JJC Skillz was born on 4th April, 1977 and is best known for his hit single, “We Are Africans,” an afrobeats anthem.
8. Ibrahim Rabiu
Ibrahim Danda Rabiu is a professional Footballer from Kano State who plays as an attacking midfielder.
He was born on 15th March, 1991, he was a member of the Nigerian under-17 team in the 2007 FIFA World Cup in South Korea and helped to score the goal that made the team to secure victory against France.
9. Naziru Ahmad
Naziru M Ahmad, also known as Sarkin Waka is a Nigerian singer and songwriter from Kano state.
He holds the Traditional title of Sarkin Wakan Sarkin Kano (Chief Singer of the Emir of Kano) in December 2018.
He was awarded the Best Kannywood Singer of the year 2013.