Archives Tag: Hausa states
Origins: Where Did The Hausa Come From?
April 19, 2022
The Hausa dominate most of what we refer to as Northern Nigeria, as well as parts of Niger, Cameroun, Benin Republic and Ghana. They are Nigeria’s largest ethnic group, with recent estimates putting their population at almost 30 million (1). The fact that the Hausa language has been the preferred language for trade across northern … Continue reading Origins: Where Did The Hausa Come From?
#ThrowbackThursday: The Legend of Bayajidda
April 19, 2022
Here’s an interesting history lesson you should know: Bayajidda is the mythological hero in the tale of the Hausa Kingdoms’ origin. The story has multiple versions, but we chose to stick with our favourite one. As the story goes, Bayajidda was a prince from the Middle Eastern province of Baghdad (in modern-day Iraq), the son … Continue reading #ThrowbackThursday: The Legend of Bayajidda
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