Falalu A Dorayi
Born
Falalu Abubakar Dorayi

(1977-01-04) 4 January 1977
Gwale, Kano State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
EducationMass Communication
Alma materMaitama Sule University, Kano
Occupations
  • Director
  • producer
  • screenwriter
  • film actor
Years active1997–present
Known forBest known as the director of Basaja

Falalu Abubakar Dorayi also known as Falalu A. Dorayi (born 4 January 1977) is a Nigerian film director, producer, screenwriter and film actor.[1][2]

Early life and background

Falalu A Dorayi was born on 4 January 1977 at Dorayi, Gwale, Kano State to Alhaji Abubakar a businessman in Kano. He attended both primary and secondary school in Kano, he obtained diploma in Mass Communication from Bayero University Kano, he acquired professional diploma in Film & Television Production at Maitama Sule University, Kano in 2017. Dorayi also attended film training program at the Asian Academy of Film & Television, Noida in India.[3]

Career

Dorayi began his career in film industry in 1997, with a local drama group when he was in secondary school. After completing his high school studies Dorayi joined Kannywood film industry, the first two film he directed were taken up and claimed by the producer of the film who gave himself the credit of director. He received another directorial opportunities with Sarauniya Films in which he directed film called ‘’Kwangiri”, then followed by ‘’Uwargida’’ and Majalisa.[4][5]

Dorayi rose to prominence after directing Basaja (2013), in which he featured ensemble cast including Ali Nuhu, Adam A Zango, and Hadiza Aliyu.[6] The film was huge success and was nominated at the 2014 City People Entertainment Awards.[7] In 2015, Dorayi produced ‘’Gwaska’’ (directed by Adam A Zango), and later ‘’Return of Gwaska’’ in 2017.[8]

In 2019, Dorayi directed and starred a TV show named Gidan Badamasi, a comedy which centers around the controversial “Badamasi Family.” The drama revolves around Bamasi’s family that gang up against him when he fails to fulfill his promises.[9][10]

He received the "Most Best Actor Kannywood Industry," in the movie Kwana Casa'in.

Filmography

List of films directed by Dorayi.[11]

Title Year
Allo ND
Farar Saka ND
Fataken Dare ND
Fitilar Dare ND
Ibro Dan Fulani ND
Larai ND
Madugu ND
Mukaddari ND
Namamajo ND
Ragas ND
Sa’a Dai ND
Sowa ND
Tarkon Kauna ND
Tsartuwa ND
Yau A Gari ND
Zatona ND
Zo Mu Zauna ND
Bana Bakwai 2007
Artabu 2009
Ahlul Kitab 2011
Sandar Kiwo 2011
Sayyada 2011
Zarar Bunu 2011
Andamali 2013
Mai Dalilin Aure (Match Maker) 2014
Soyayya Da Shakuwa 2014
There’s a way 2016
Gwaska 2017
Juyin Sarauta 2017
Alkibla 2018

See also

References

  1. ↑ Lere, Mohammed (23 January 2015). "Why Falalu Dorayi is one of most sought-after Kannywood directors | Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Time News. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  2. ↑ Lere, Mohammed (27 August 2017). "KANNYWOOD INTERVIEW: Returning to the Cinemas, movie makers now smile to bank – Falalu Dorayi | Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Times News. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  3. ↑ Lere, Mohammed (9 October 2014). "20 Kannywood actors and producers attend film training course in India | Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Time News. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  4. ↑ Kano, Ibrahim Musa Giginyu (19 August 2012). "Someone stole the credit for the first movie I directed – Falalu Dorayi". Daily Trust. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  5. ↑ "Actors Making Waves In Kannywood". Leadership Newspaper. 11 September 2020. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  6. ↑ "Basaja [HausaFilms.TV – Kannywood, Fina-finai, Hausa Movies, TV and Celebrities]". hausafilms.tv. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  7. ↑ "Kannywood at the 2014 City People Entertainment Awards – Winners and Nominees [HausaFilms.TV – Kannywood, Fina-finai, Hausa Movies, TV and Celebrities]". hausafilms.tv. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  8. ↑ Kano, Ibrahim Musa Giginyu (18 December 2017). "The 'return of Gwaska' hits cinema January 1st 2018". Daily Trust. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  9. ↑ Kano, Ibrahim Musa Giginyu (18 July 2020). "Why Kannywood is making more TV shows – Dorayi". Daily Trust. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  10. ↑ Modupeoluwa, Adekanye (8 April 2020). "Kano State Censorship Board Bans Kwana Casa'in And Gidan Badamasi". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  11. ↑ "Falalu A. Dorayi [HausaFilms.TV – Kannywood, Fina-finai, Hausa Movies, TV and Celebrities]". hausafilms.tv. Retrieved 10 October 2020.


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