Damouré Zika
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
Toula, or the Genie of the Water
The Exile
Little by Little
The Mad Masters
Mammy Water
Saitane
Babatou, Three Pieces of Advice
Battle on the Great River
Damouré Speaks About AIDS
Madame l'eau
Jaguar
Cock-A-Doodle-Doo! Mr Chicken
The Lion Hunters
Cousin, cousine
VW-Voyou
I'm Tired of Standing, I Lie Down
Giraffe Football or “The Alternative”