Nazifi Asnanic
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2 February 1982
Nazifi Asnanic | |
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| Born | Nazifi Abdulsalam Yusuf 2 February 1982 Kano, Nigeria |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter, director, producer |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Notable credit | Dawo Dawo |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | http://www.asnanic.com |
Nazifi Abdulsalam Yusuf (ⓘ born 2 February 1982) better known as his stage name Nazifi Asnanic (ⓘ)[1] is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, director, and producer.[2] He was born and raised in the ancient city of Kano. Nazifi Asnanic, often referred to as the Golden Voice,[3] is recognized as one of the most successful Hausa artists of all time in the history of Kannywood.[2] He has received a number of awards and nominations including City People Entertainment Awards as the best musician in 2014.[4] He was also among the Kannywood stars that received an award by Zamfara State government of Nigeria for their tremendous effort and contribution toward uniting and sustaining Hausa culture.[5] Nazifi Asnanic has featured, produced, and directed numbers of film in Kannywood.
Nazifi Abdulsalam Yusuf (Nazifi Asnanic) started his musical career in early 2000s. In 2002, he dropped his debut album with 10 songs including Dawo Dawo.[2] He caught the attention of directors and producers like Ali Nuhu and Aminu Saira where he sang for FKD production and Saira Movies in Ga Duhu Ga Haske and Sai Wata Rana.[6] Nazifi Asnanic released 10 more albums and sold millions of copies in Nigeria and worldwide making him one of the most successful in Kannywood. Apart from singing and music production, Nazifi has produced and directed several movies such as Rai da Buri, Shu’uma,[7] Ba’asi and many more.