As evidenced by the recent wedding of , the culturally rich events of a traditional Hausa wedding tend to last about a week, starting with a wedding Fatiha and ending with the main wedding reception.

However, the process leading up to the marriage is slightly similar to what obtains in the other regions in Nigeria. When a man sees the woman he wants to marry, he has to first of all seek permission ...

Just days before another wedding season in Kano, the joy of brides and their village-themed celebrations has been cut short. On May 17, 2025, the Kano State Censorship Board announced a statewide ban ...

The Hausa people, primarily originating from present-day northern Nigeria, migrated, and settled in various regions of Ghana, particularly in Northern, Ashanti and Greater Accra. They brought their ...