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

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 ...

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.

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.

For generations, the BBC Hausa service has been telling stories that resonate with millions of people across the world. Now we are at yet another milestone indeed we honour winners of our second ...

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 ...