Damouré Zika

1924-01-01 – 2009-04-06 (age 85)

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Biography

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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Damouré Zika

Known For

The Exile

1980

Saitane

Saitane

1973

Toula, or the Genie of the Water

Toula, or the Genie of the Water

1973

Battle on the Great River

Battle on the Great River

1950

VW-Voyou

VW-Voyou

1973

Little by Little

Little by Little

1970

Babatou, Three Pieces of Advice

Babatou, Three Pieces of Advice

1976

Cock-A-Doodle-Doo! Mr Chicken

Cock-A-Doodle-Doo! Mr Chicken

1974

Jaguar

Jaguar

1967

Madame l'eau

1993

Cousin, cousine

Cousin, cousine

1987

Giraffe Football or “The Alternative”

Giraffe Football or “The Alternative”

1973

I'm Tired of Standing, I Lie Down

1997

Damouré Speaks About AIDS

Damouré Speaks About AIDS

1992