The Hausa had lived in their homeland for thousands of years, and had developed into a number of kingdoms (each with a main town) many centuries before the 19th century.

There are a number of theories and stories connected with the Hausa people, who today live in northern Nigeria, parts of Ghana, Niger and Togo. Some centre on the idea of migration. For example ...

She added: “The Yoruba, Benin, and Hausa kingdoms are uniquely represented, offering a comprehensive exploration of their diverse royal traditions.

The Hausa society has a strong division of labour according to age and sex. The main activity in cities is trade; in rural areas, it is agriculture. Most Hausa men have more than one occupation.

Repeatedly, I get compatriots who ask me whether I am right in comparing our nationalities – Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, Kanuri, Ijaw, etc – with European nationalities like the English, French ...