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Karin Magana -- a blog dedicated to Hausa proverbs
A while ago, I published a blogpost on Karin Magana, a blog dedicated to Hausa proverbs. Since then, I have published about 600 proverbs on that blog. I keep adding more proverbs every day. The extra … more →
Hausa Online
BICCL 6 -- Call for Papers
wrote 1 day ago: The “ Permanent Committee of the International Colloquium on the Chadic Languages ” is plea … more →
Why tribalism in Nigeria should die a peaceful death
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wrote 1 week ago: The first step for Nigeria to really succeed in the 21st century is to put an end to tribalism and u … more →
The Hausa of Nigeria on gratitude ...
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Clichés and Social Truths
wrote 1 month ago: I’d be interested in people’s reading of this short video spotted on Youtube, above, whi … more →
Karin Magana -- a blog dedicated to Hausa proverbs
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wrote 1 month ago: A while ago, I published a blogpost on Karin Magana, a blog dedicated to Hausa proverbs. Since then, … more →
Language as both an opportunity and a barrier to development.
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wrote 1 month ago: Prior to departing for Nigeria, I distinctly remember people not understanding when I told them I wa … more →
Vintage Style Inspiration - The Lijadu Sisters
wrote 2 months ago: In Defense of Fine/Natural Hair The Lijadu Sisters in rehearsal and conversation, posted with vodpod … more →
Happy Independence Day!
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wrote 3 months ago: This week Friday, Nigeria will celebrate 50 years of independence. BBC Hausa service has many intere … more →
Nigeria: My Fatherland of Chaos
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wrote 3 months ago: (The Town-crier cries, as the drums roll) Nigeria my Fatherland Great land of mischief Borne of a wh … more →
Hausa data in the World Loanword Database (WOLD)
wrote 4 months ago: (via World Loanword Database) The World Loanword Database (WOLD), edited by Martin Haspelmath and Ur … more →
Hausa data in the World Loanword Database (WOLD)
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wrote 4 months ago: (via World Loanword Database) The World Loanword Database (WOLD), edited by Martin Haspelmath and Ur … more →
BBC Hausa: Children's life in Niger
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wrote 4 months ago: Children’s life in Niger is difficult, due to scarcity of food. Watch what the 10 year old gir … more →
The Sokoto Rascals
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wrote 5 months ago: The AfroMuse had been quite excited lately. She talked too fast this time. She said a lot but this … more →
bollywood and cell phones, modernization in traditional spaces.
wrote 5 months ago: Contemporary African societies reflect the intersection of tradition and modernity. The primary topi … more →
BBC Hausa on YouTube
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wrote 5 months ago: The Hausa service of the BBC now also has a YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/bbchausa Here is the fi … more →
RFI Hausa Launches New Website
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wrote 6 months ago: The following information was sent to me as a comment to one of my earlier posts: Radio France Inter … more →
Memorable Conversations: Meeting the ED By Gbenga Awomodu
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wrote 6 months ago: Photo Credit: iStockphotos.com I walk in to the office that Thursday, some minutes before noon. Afte … more →
Soccer Worldcup 2010 in Hausa
wrote 6 months ago: The World Soccer Championship goes on in South Africa. On the BBC Hausa website, there is a whole pa … more →
