A traditional musical instrument, shantu, which is an important part of Hausa culture in Nigeria, has fallen into obscurity with the emergence of different musical instruments and genres. In its ...
Lagos – Renowned Nigerian folklorist and author, Dr. Bukar Usman, has granted formal approval for the adaptation of his published Hausa folktales, known as Tatsuniyoyi, into video productions aimed at ...
On May 21, 2007, a radio signal crackled to life out of the Voice of Nigeria newsroom in Lagos, carrying with it something ...
Hausa people in Africa wear a special turban called rawani as a symbol of royalty and prestige. Rawani, which means turban in the Hausa language, is respected by the community living in West African ...
The Hausa people, primarily originating from present-day northern Nigeria, migrated, and settled in various regions of Ghana, particularly in Northern, Ashanti and Greater Accra. They brought their ...
However, the process leading up to the marriage is slightly similar to what obtains in the other regions in Nigeria. When a man sees the woman he wants to marry, he has to first of all seek permission ...
There are a number of theories and stories connected with the Hausa people, who today live in northern Nigeria, parts of Ghana, Niger and Togo. Some centre on the idea of migration. For example, there ...