Damouré Zika

Actor, Film actor

1923 – 2009

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Who was Damouré Zika?

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. 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.

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Born
1923
Tillabéri Region
Nationality
  • Niger
Profession
Died
Apr 6, 2009
Niamey

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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