
Damouré Zika
Department: Acting
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

Battle on the Great River
1950

The Exile
1980

Saitane
1973

Cock-A-Doodle-Doo! Mr Chicken
1974

Damouré Speaks About AIDS
1992

Toula, or the Genie of the Water
1973

Madame l'eau
1993

Little by Little
1970

Babatou, Three Pieces of Advice
1976

Jaguar
1967

VW-Voyou
1973

Giraffe Football or “The Alternative”
1973

I'm Tired of Standing, I Lie Down
1997

Cousin, cousine
1987