During his undergraduate years at the University of Jos, Ali Nuhu Mohammed stumbled upon an advertisement from the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) calling for auditions. Intrigued by the opportunity, he decided to try his luck, marking his first step into the world of professional acting. In 1999, he made his debut in the Hausa movie industry, famously known as Kannywood, with the film "Abin Sirri Ne.Abin Sirri Ne.".