The term “Kauyawa” translates to “villagers” in Hausa, reflecting the event ... engage in singing and dancing, and showcase local foods. The board however revealed that the decision ...

In a move to further distance itself from its colonial past, the government of Niger has officially adopted the Hausa language as the nation’s national language. In a new charter released last ...

Listeners of the popular Voice Of America (VOA) Hausa radio service in Northern Nigeria and other neighbouring countries have turned to other stations for their news updates after the radio ...

There is a boom of Hausa female literature writers today, and it is all thanks to the social and digital media platforms. According to siblings and founders of the Hausa International Books & Arts ...

Hausa Koko is a local porridge common among the Hausa people. The people in Ghana are virtually Muslims and are mostly situated or found in the Northern part of the country. What is the English ...

Consumers of millet porridge, known popularly as ‘Hausa Koko’, are paying more to have a satisfying breakfast, as the cost of the main production ingredient - millet – surges. Vendors say it ...

An international multimedia bilingual journalist, Alhassan Bala, has launched a Hausa fact-checking platform called ‘Alkalanci’ (The Arbiter). The platform focuses primarily on fact-checking ...

The event also featured traditional music, dance and attire, showcasing the vibrant cultural heritage of the Hausa people. The World Hausa Day celebration was attended by Zongo Chiefs, Magajiyoyi ...

This past year, Ijoya hosted its first competition, RAWA—meaning “to dance” in Hausa. With a commitment to sharing African culture through dance, Ijoya performs at events on campus such as the African ...

The book concludes with two short chapters, on tribal marks and on the Bori dance respectively. Hausa Superstitions and Customs: an Introduction to the Folklore and the Folk. By Major A.