The Hausa skill in horse riding is also thought ... miles from here and then the father of Queen Amina moved to establish ancient Zaria city. When the father died, she succeeded him and became ...

ALSO READ: 5 most prominent ancient African kingdoms In the northern part of present-day Nigeria, the Hausa states comprising Kano, Katsina, Zaria, and Gombe formed a powerful kingdom. The Kanem ...

It is also important to note that Ajami, a modified script, was used by the early 15th century to record the Hausa language. During the ancient days, Hausa people were very famous for horse ...

TOYIN ADEDOKUN/AFP Yauri, one of Kebbi State's four emirates — a traditional administrative region with deep historical roots — was once an ancient kingdom in Hausa land. Known for its ...