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Origin of the Ancient Hausa Music Kidan Shantu
The Hausas have been performing Kidan shantu since before they even come into contact with other...
The Dying Tradition of Toshi in Hausa Land
Toshi in Hausa means gifts given to a girl by the man courting her. It is a Hausa custom that has lasted some time among the Hausa people, which is now gradually fading. Kyauta na ƙara danƙon ƙauna (Gifts increases love) Popular Hausa Saying Suitors who did Toshi were...
My Wedding Got Cancelled Because of Low Social Status
We will not allow you to keep our daughter in such a house. A two-bedroom flat for that matter! It is not even a duplex. No! Thank God we had seen this before giving our daughter off to a pauper. My mother-in-law and her sisters had said the statements above. I just...
Hajiya Mariya Sanusi Dantata: The Philanthropist Who Feeds 5000 People Daily
Among the people who impacted the lives of others in northern Nigeria, Hajiya Mariya Sanusi Dantata is perhaps the most impressive. The billionaire philanthropist feeds at least 5000 people daily in Kano, sponsors thousands of Hajj pilgrimages annually, and builds...
Origin of the Ancient Hausa Music Kidan Shantu
The Hausas have been performing Kidan shantu since before they even come into contact with other people, making it an ancient tradition. The connection to people, however, has caused some alterations to the structure and flow of the Kidan shantu. Kidan shantu is...
Ebira Pet Names That Will Gladden Your Partners Heart
Ebira pet names are for people whose partner is an Ebira person. Are you in a relationship and want to express romantic feelings for your significant other? You need to name your love. You want to be able to call them by name, and you want to be able to express your...
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I am A Muslim And I Don’t Fast in Ramadan
It may seem shocking to you but I am a twenty-seven-year-old Muslim and I do not fast. You may think I would have a medical backup or a particular reason why, but I don't. Fasting is not for me; I just couldn't do it as much as I have tried. I grew up in a home where...
Ramadan Sacrifices
Safiyya was in the middle of making her bed when her phone rang. It was her friend Hamra calling. After she picked, she was greeted with Hamra’s chirpy voice yelling, “Amaryaaaa!” Safiyya laughed and replied, “Hamra you’ll never change. How are you?” “I’m good o, ya...
Why The Rush? It is Ramadan!
Ramadhan is a lunar month every Muslim looks forward to. It is a time most people want to stay close to family, do more good deeds, and indulge in devotional acts and the like. It is also a time a lot of people deem fit for them to get married. Why is that, What's the...
Is She the One?
I am married with a kid now. I know that sometimes it's confusing when it comes to trying to select a partner with whom you want to live the rest of your life. I might have made a mistake and I'd like you to hear me out. Zuwairah is a classy young lady, though I was...
The Interesting History of Gidan Makama Museum in Kano
The history of Northern Nigeria is strewn with tales of wars, robust culture, strivings of an...
Why Northern Nigerians Are Getting Married During Introductions (Kai Gaisuwa)
One of the wedding traditions in Hausa culture is the ‘Kai gaisuwa’, which loosely translates to formal greetings. It is the official introduction of both parents to each other and where and when the wedding date is usually fixed. The average time is usually between 3...
Ebira Pet Names That Will Gladden Your Partners Heart
Ebira pet names are for people whose partner is an Ebira person. Are you in a relationship and want to express romantic feelings for your significant other? You need to name your love. You want to be able to call them by name, and you want to be able to express your...
Should Married Couples Post their Pictures Online?
Should couples continue to post their pictures online after marriage? In this age of technology, it has become normal for couples to post their pictures online. Others even go as far as posting every single detail of their lives. Even with everyone genuinely wishing...
The Prevelance of Forced Marriages in Northern Nigeria
Forced marriage is an issue majorly affecting people in northern Nigeria. For this write-up, I had to consult with a few people who did not want their identities disclosed, and I spent countless hours conducting research. What is Forced Marriage? One is being forced...
The Interesting History of Gidan Makama Museum in Kano
The history of Northern Nigeria is strewn with tales of wars, robust culture, strivings of an unrelenting people and every saga in between theorem fight for a place in the world. Such a vibrant past has fortunately been well preserved through stories, traditions and...
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How NASA Space Station in Kano Helped Put the First Man on The Moon
Did you know that a NASA space station in Kano state in Nigeria was crucial to the success of the Apollo mission, the first mission which landed a human on the moon? Let me tell you how it happened. How NASA Space Station in Kano Helped the Apollo Mission In 1958 at...
10 Examples of Bakar Magana(Bakar Magana Guda Goma) And Their Meanings in English
Bakar Magana, known as Sarcasm in English, is a reply to a person's response to make them angry or upset. It is a type of verbal irony used when you are saying the opposite of what you mean to upset the person you are responding to. Just like karin magana, Bakar...
The Forgotten Story of Kabo Air
Kabo air was one of the Nigerian charter airline companies popular in the 90s to 2000s. The Kano-based airline which provided Hajj charter services is now largely forgotten. What happened? Here is the genesis. Origin of Kabo Air Kabo Air was established in February...
Everything You Need to Know About Eidul Kabir in Northern Nigeria
Eid Kabir, also known as “Eid ul-Adha” or “Eid Qurban”, is the most important festival among the three grand festivals celebrated by Muslims worldwide annually, including in northern Nigeria. The other two are “Eid Fitr” and “Eid Maulud.” Eid Kabir is also...
How to Make Fanke Recipe The Hausa Way
Fanke recipe, commonly known in English as Puff Puff, is a snack consumed by all regardless of tribe, ethnicity, or financial status. Most people love it. Its major ingredient is wheat flour or semovita. The procedure for making Fanke with any major ingredients is the...
How to Make Kunun Tamba (Yadda Ake Kunun Tamba)
Kunun Tamba is usually called Finger Millet Porridge in English. It is made using finger millet (Eleusine coracana L.) which is an important millet grown extensively in various regions of India and Africa, constitutes a staple food for a large segment of the...
How to Prepare Tuwon Alabo (Cassava Swallow)
Tuwon Alabo or cassava swallow as people like to call it is a local dish made from cassava flour (Alabo) which is produced by fermenting peeled cassava in water, sun-drying the fermented cassava, and milling it into powdered form. This flour comes from a root...
How to Make Tubani Recipe
Tubani recipe is another northern Nigerian dish that is primarily consumed by Hausas. It is prepared in three (3) different methods just like Gauda as a result of the differences in the ingredients used. It can be made with masara and waken soya (maize and soya...
How to Make Your Sweet Hanjin Ligidi
Hanjin Ligidi is a delicacy or cuisine that is primarily consumed by children. It's a popular cuisine in northern Nigeria, particularly among the Hausas. I recall drinking a lot of this as a kid, along with Charbin Malam, Dan Tamatsitsi, and other similar beverages. I...
How to Make Kilishi (Nigerian Beef Jerky)
Kilishi (spicy Nigerian beef jerky) is a popular Northern snack and a delicacy gotten from drying meat for a long period of time. This Kilishi recipe is sold mostly in the Northern parts of Nigeria as it originated from the Hausa's, but the good news is you can also...
How to Prepare Miyan Lalo (Jute Leave Soup)
Miyan Lalo recipe/Miyar Lalo also known as Jute Leave Soup or Ewedu Soup in English language is a delicacy specifically consumed in the Northern part of Nigeria and specifically among the Hausa ethnic groups. It is easy to make, tastes good when prepared well, and is...
How to Prepare Kwadon Kanzo in 6 Easy Steps
Kwadon Kanzo recipe is yet another Northern Nigerian delicacy consumed majorly by the Hausas and Fulanis. The recipe is enjoyed by many; young and old, poor, average even some of the wealthy families. This article seeks to teach you how to prepare Kwadon Kanzo recipe....
How to Prepare Miyan Gyada in 11 Easy Steps
In the northern portion of Nigeria, Miyan Gyada is one of the most popular dishes. It's not too difficult to make. Because it is mostly cooked with groundnut, Hausas refer to it as Miyan Gyada while it is called Groundnut Soup in English. In this piece, I am going to...
How to Make Shashshaka
This recipe is one of the local northern Nigerian delicacies that are almost going extinct. Why? Well, it is hard to say but one thing I know for sure is that it isn’t because of its taste. No. It looks very fine when well prepared. Its major ingredient is coarse...
How to Prepare Sweet Potato Porridge (Faten Dankali)
Sweet potatoes are root vegetables that are highly nutritious and a great source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It is a great substitute for African yams in many local recipes. These recipes including porridge which happens to be our main focus for today. Sweet...
How to Prepare Wainan Fulawa in 10 Easy Steps
Wainan Fulawa recipe is a northern Nigerian delicacy fried in a manner just like Sinasir. Its primary ingredient is wheat flour. It is quite easy to make. Stay with me as I show you how to prepare this delicious northern Nigerian cuisine. Ingredients The ingredients...
How to Make Sinasir Recipe
Sinasir recipe is one of the many sweet recipes in the Northern part of Nigeria. It tastes so sweet and delicious that it will keep you asking for more. It is basically made with short-grain rice – the one used to make Tuwon Shinkafa. Also, it is very easy to make....
How to Prepare Kunun Gyada
As the name implies in Hausa, Kunun Gyada is gotten from Kunu (meaning pap) and Gyada (meaning groundnut); when you put the two words together, you will have Kunu Gyada meaning Groundnut Pap). It is a pap that is very popular in northern Nigeria, most especially among...
How to Prepare Fankasau
Fankasau recipe is a traditional snack that originated from the northern part of Nigeria – mostly among the Hausas. Its basic ingredient is flour and it is very easy to make and tastes delicious. Let’s not waste any time and get right into how it is been prepared....
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