Sani Musa Danja, born April 20, 1973, in Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State, Nigeria, is a renowned actor, producer, singer, director, and advocate. He attended Kano Capital Primary School (1980–1985), Government Junior Secondary School Kawaji (1985–1989), and Rumfa College (1989–1991). He obtained an NCE certificate and later pursued an Advanced Diploma in Public Administration at FCE Kano.
Sani lost his father in his late teens and his mother in 1997, but their values and strength shaped his path. A natural-born entertainer with a passion for performance, he began singing at age 12 and was part of the musical children’s group "Young Kiddies Voice."
ENTERTAINMENT CAREER
Sani Danja made his acting debut in 1999 with the film Students (Dalibai), which he co-produced and directed. He has acted in over 600 Hausa and Nollywood movies including:
Adon Kishiya
Kwarya Tabi Kwarya
Wasiyya
Nagari
Manakisa
Gambizam Raga
Zoki ji, Basarake, Nigeria da Niger and more.
He starred in Nollywood films like The Sneak Man, When Love Dies, Lust, and Daughters of the River alongside stars like Pete Edochie, Patience Ozokwor, and Yul Edochie.
MUSIC CAREER
Rose to prominence with the Hausa hit song Yaki-taho-yaki
Released an English album titled New Guy In Town with hit single Girl That I Luv
Performed in over 15 countries including Malaysia, Sudan, UK, Ghana, Niger, Cameroon, and Gabon
PUBLIC SERVICE & ADVOCACY
Sani Danja currently serves as the Special Adviser on Youth and Sports Development to the Executive Governor of Kano State. His other roles include:
Board Member, National Film Corporation (NFC)
Chairman, Guild of Hausa Film Artists
Northern Youth Mobilization Officer, National Youth Council
HONORS & AMBASSADORSHIPS
Rotary International Ambassador
UN Peace Ambassador
Rhythm & Play Ambassador
Brand Ambassador for GLOBACOM
Notable Awards:
City People Best Actor & Producer (2013)
National Art & Culture Entrepreneur of the Year (2013)
PROJECTS & MEDIA INITIATIVES
Directed The Anrkening, a USAID-funded film on HIV/AIDS prevention
Produced a warehouse receipt financing awareness film under 2Effect Empire
Hosts Lokaci Tare da Sani Danja, a TV show addressing sickle cell and other social issues
PHILANTHROPY & PERSONAL LIFE
Sani is a dedicated philanthropist known for donations of food, clothing, and financial aid to orphanages and the ill. He is married and blessed with three children: Khadijatul Iman, Khalipha, and Yakubu.