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Damouré Zika

Nigerien actor · Niger · On the map · Actors · Lived 1924 to 2009 · aged 85

Damouré Zika was a Nigerien traditional healer, broadcaster, and film actor. Coming from a long line of traditional healers in the Sorko ethnic group of western Niger, Zika appeared in many of the films of French director Jean Rouch, becoming one of Niger's first actors.

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2009Died6 April 20091997I'm Tired of Standing, I Lie DownFilm1993Madame l'eauFilm1992Damouré Speaks About AIDSFilm1987Cousin, cousineFilm1980The ExileFilm1976Babatou, Three Pieces of AdviceFilm1974Cock-A-Doodle-Doo! Mr ChickenFilm1973Giraffe Football or “The Alternative”FilmSaitaneFilm, 1973Toula, or the Genie of the WaterFilm, 1973ZogoumVW-VoyouFilm, 19731970Little by LittleFilm1967JaguarFilm1950Battle on the Great RiverFilm1924Born

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As a practitioner of traditional medicine, he opened a clinic in Niamey, and was for many years a broadcaster and commentator on health issues for Niger's national radio.

Country
Niger
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1924 to 2009 · aged 85

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