Damouré Zika
Acting·January 1, 1924·† April 6, 2009 — 85 years old
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
Filmography · 18
1997I'm Tired of Standing, I Lie Down1993Madame l'eau1992Damouré Speaks About AIDS1987Cousin, cousine1980The Exile1976Babatou, Three Pieces of Advice1974Cock-A-Doodle-Doo! Mr Chicken1973Saitane1973Toula, or the Genie of the Water1973VW-Voyou1973Giraffe Football or “The Alternative”1970Little by Little1967Jaguar1966The Lion HuntersAssistant Director1962HampiTechnical Advisor1955The Mad MastersSound Recordist1953Mammy WaterSound Recordist1950Battle on the Great River