Rahama Sadau, born on December 7, 1993, is an acclaimed Nigerian actress and filmmaker. Her breakthrough in the entertainment industry came in late 2013 with her Kannywood debut in the movie “Gani ga Wane.”

Sadau has showcased her versatility by acting in films across multiple Nigerian languages. Her repertoire includes Hausa-language Kannywood productions, English-language Nollywood films, and even a role in a Bollywood film, where she is one of the few Nigerian actors proficient in Hindi.

She has earned accolades such as the Best Actress (Kannywood) award at the City People Entertainment Awards for two consecutive years, 2014 and 2015. Further cementing her reputation, she received the Best African Actress award at the 19th African Film Awards organized by African Voice in 2015. Notably, in 2017, she was recognized as one of Nigeria’s top ten hottest female celebrities, becoming the first actress from the Hausa-language film sector to achieve this distinction.

Rahama Sadau Biography

Raised in Kaduna State, Sadau was actively involved in dance contests during her youth and school years. She pursued higher education in Human Resource Management at the Eastern Mediterranean University’s School of Business and Finance in Northern Cyprus.

Career

Sadau’s acting career commenced in 2013 within the Kannywood industry, thanks to an introduction by actor Ali Nuhu. Initially appearing in smaller roles, she gained prominence for her acting in films like “Gani Ga Wane” and “Jinin Jikina,” both of which featured Nuhu as well.

Sadau received the title of “Face of Kannywood” in 2016. In the same year, she appeared in an EbonyLife TV series. Later that year, on October 3, 2016, the Motion Picture Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MOPPAN) barred her from Kannywood productions when she appeared in a romantic music video with artist Classiq. Sadau formally apologised to MOPPAN in 2017, and the suspension was overturned in January 2018 thanks to the involvement of Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.

In 2017, she founded Sadau Pictures and produced her first film, Rariya, starring Ali Nuhu, Sani Musa Danja, Sadiq Sani Sadiq, and Fati Washa. She then returned to acting, appearing as a teacher in the television drama series MTV Shuga. She reprised her role in the sixth season of MTV Shuga Naija: Choices (2019), which was filmed in Nigeria and starred Timini Egbuson, Yakubu Mohammed, Uzoamaka Aniunoh, and Ruby Akabueze.

Sadau played a brief role in the 2022 Bollywood film Khuda Haafiz: Chapter 2 – Agni Pariksha, which starred Vidyut Jammwal. Sadau is not just an actress and producer but also a businesswoman. She founded Sadau Beauty and also runs Yogohamy, an ice cream business in Kaduna State, and Sadau Movies, a film production company. She has worked as a brand spokesperson for Maltina.

Sadau also participates in charitable initiatives through her nonprofit, Ray of Hope. She was named a “Peace Ambassador” by the Association of Northern Nigerian Students and assigned to the Technical Committee of the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) program by the Office of the Vice President, Kashim Shettima.

Filmography

• All of Us
• The Waiter
• Conversations in Transit
• Postcards
• The Two Aishas
• A Lot Like Love
• War: Wrath and Revenge
• In Bed with the Pedros
• This Is Lagos
• The Plan
• Nadeeya
• Khuda Haafiz: Chapter 2 Agni – Pariksha
• Almajiri
• Seeking Refuge
• The American King-As told by an African Priestess
• Jabalata
• Chief Daddy 2: Going for Broke
• Zero Hour
• Up North
• If I Am President
• Aljannar Duniya
• Adam
• Ba Tabbas
• MTV Shuga Naija
• Rariya
• TATU
• Rumana
• Ajuwaya
• Hakkunde
• Sons of the Caliphate
• The Other Side
• Kasa Ta
• Wutar Gaba
• Sallamar So
• Wata Tafiya
• Halacci
• Gidan Farko
• Ana Wata ga Wata
• Alkalin Kauye
• Jinin Jiki Na
• Hujja
• Garbati
• Kaddara Ko Fansa
• Kisan Gilla
• Mati da Lado
• Sabuwar Sangaya
• Sirrin Da Ke Raina
• So Aljannar Duniya
• Suma Mata Ne
• Farin Dare
• Gani Ga Wane
• Da Kai Zan Gana
• Mai Farin Jini
• Mati a Zazzau

Awards

Rahama Sadau husband

Rahama Sadau is married to Ibrahim Garba. She announced their marriage on her verified Facebook profile, and the wedding ceremony was held secretly in Kaduna.
On Saturday, August 9, 2025, the award-winning actress married in a secret Nikkah ceremony, sharing the news with a moving Instagram post. Almost immediately, Rahma Sadau’s marriage became a popular subject in Nigeria, with fans, friends, and coworkers flooding her comment area with congratulations.

Rahama Sadau Net Worth

Rahama Sadau’s net worth is expected to exceed $300,000 by 2024 (N500 million in Nigerian naira). This is money she’s made through performing, endorsement partnerships with major brands, and running her own business. Her hard work and dedication to her career have helped her achieve great success.

Social Media

Instagram: @rahamasadau