Bello Galadanchi
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Bello Galadanchi | |
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| Born | December 12, 1987 State College, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Nationality | Nigerian-American |
| Education | The Pennsylvania State University |
| Alma mater | The Pennsylvania State University (B.A. Bioengineering & Classical History; minors in Film Studies & African |
| Occupation(s) | Filmmaker, Writer |
| Parent(s) | Habeeb Galadanchi (father), Halisa Galadanchi (mother) |
Bello Galadanchi (born 1987) also popularly known as "Dan Bello" is a Nigerian-American comedian, filmmaker, and social media influencer and activist who mainly advocate for social justice, community development, and usually criticizes Politicians and governments for which he claims "for the sake of Nigeria's ordinary citizens' rights".[1]
Life
[edit]Bello Galadanchi (born December 12, 1987), also known as Dan Bello, is a Nigerian-American filmmaker and writer. He was born in State College, Pennsylvania, and raised in Abuja, Nigeria. During his early years, he worked various jobs including street vending, construction, and assisting in his family's medical practice.[1][2]
In 2006, Galadanchi enrolled at The Pennsylvania State University, where he studied Bioengineering and Classical History, and minored in Film Studies and African Studies. He graduated in 2009.[2]
Following his studies, Galadanchi began producing short films, including Charles in Arms, Unknowing Separation, Water for Baby, and Taken by Storm. In 2011, he received a grant from the Nigerian Film Festival and Nollywood to produce politically themed films.[citation needed]
In 2012, he co-produced and directed the independent feature film A Dark Place. He is a co-founder of To the Moon Productions and the owner of Dalar Pictures.[3][4]
Media activism
[edit]Galadanchi is a prominent media activist whose social media presence contributes significantly to public discourse in Nigeria. Active on platforms such as Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, Bello utilizes satire and simplified political commentary to inform and engage audiences, particularly in northern Nigeria.[5][non-primary source needed]
Galadanchi critiques socio-political issues including government corruption, economic disparity, and legislative excess through short-form videos often performed in Hausa with English subtitles.[citation needed]
Zainab Nasreen Muhammad of Daily Trust has praised Galadanchi's content creation.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Why I created first Hausa e-Commerce platform — Galadanchi – Daily Trust". dailytrust.com. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ^ a b "'Kannywood is vibrantly developing' – Daily Trust". dailytrust.com. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
- ^ Tracker, Nigerian (August 18, 2024). "A Brief About Journalist and Whistleblower, Bello Galadanchi". Nigerian Tracker News. Retrieved April 10, 2025.
- ^ Liman, Dalhatu (August 14, 2020). "Why I created first Hausa e-Commerce platform — Galadanchi". Daily Trust. Retrieved April 11, 2025.
- ^ Oloyede, Clement A. (May 13, 2023). "Why I use Hausa for my content on TikTok – Bello Galadanchi". Daily Trust. Retrieved April 11, 2025.
- ^ "Dan Bello: A new northern awareness through satire?". Daily Trust. August 15, 2024. Retrieved April 9, 2025.