Queen Hassana Ozohu Salisu, popularly known as Queen HOS, is a Nigerian filmmaker, actress, film producer, director, media personality, humanitarian, model, entrepreneur and beauty queen committed to using her platform to promote youth empowerment, creativity, national development and positive social change.
She is the Miss Nollywood International 2024/2025, having emerged winner of the 11th edition of the Miss Nollywood International Beauty Pageant after competing with contestants from across Nigeria. Her emergence as queen positioned her as an advocate for young people, the creative industry and humanitarian causes.
Queen Hassana is the Founder of Sallhassy Empowerment Foundation, an organisation focused on supporting vulnerable people, particularly women and children, while promoting education, skills development and humanitarian intervention. The foundation was officially registered in 2023.
As a creative professional, she has built a strong presence within Nigeria's entertainment industry. She has training in filmmaking, including a diploma from Mina Film Academy, and has also undertaken further professional and academic studies. She has been associated with the Actors Guild of Nigeria as the SA to the AGN president and has worked to promote opportunities for emerging talents in Nollywood.
Her humanitarian work includes initiatives supporting orphans, street children, women and vulnerable communities, as well as advocacy around child welfare and social development. She has also used her public platform to promote skills acquisition, entrepreneurship and opportunities for young Nigerians, in partnership with organisations such as WIPO and various state ministries, government officials and bodies.
Queen Hassana is also passionate about technology and the creative economy. In 2026, she hosted the Benue State Creative Forum — "From AI Users to AI-Powered Creators" — a practical digital-skills initiative designed to equip young people, creatives and entrepreneurs with knowledge in artificial intelligence and emerging digital opportunities, in partnership with WIPO, with a broader ambition to train 500,000 youth and an initial cohort of 3,000 trained in 2026.
Beyond entertainment and humanitarian service, Queen Hassana serves as the Deputy National Publicity Coordinator of the One Nigeria Movement, where she contributes to public communication, mobilisation and advocacy for the movement. In this capacity, she brings her experience in media, communication, youth engagement and public advocacy to the movement's national activities.
Her leadership philosophy is built around unity, service, empowerment and opportunity. She has also served in media and public engagement roles including with the North team of the OK Movement and as former manager to Oritse Femi's media team, among other roles. Through entertainment, humanitarian activities, youth development and public communication, Queen Hassana continues to position herself as a voice for young Nigerians and an advocate for a more united and progressive Nigeria.