Damouré Zika

Born: 1924-01-01

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.

Known For

Hampi
Giraffe Football or “The Alternative”
The Mad Masters
The Lion Hunters
Babatou, Three Pieces of Advice
Mammy Water
The Exile
Jaguar
Toula, or the Genie of the Water
Cousin, cousine

Top Movie Credits

Hampi Technical Advisor
The Mad Masters Sound Recordist
The Lion Hunters Assistant Director
Mammy Water Sound Recordist