Culture
By Grace Adejoh
Kano, Aug. 26, 2026 The Executive Secretary, Kano State History and Culture Bureau, Ahmad Yusuf, says Hausa culture remains relevant in spite of centuries of social and technological development.
Yusuf stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Kano.
He spoke on the sidelines of the World Hausa Day celebration organised to promote and preserve the heritage of the Hausa people.
He said the annual celebration provided an opportunity to showcase the richness of Hausa culture, language and traditional values to the world.
Yusuf said the event also highlighted traditional dressing, food, architecture, drama, urban planning and other distinctive aspects of Hausa heritage.
He said Hausa culture had evolved from practices handed down by ancestors while retaining values that remained significant across generations.
“The foresight of the Hausa people can be seen in historic structures and traditional practices that remain relevant despite modern developments,” he said.
Yusuf cited the Kano Emir’s Palace as an example of Hausa architectural ingenuity and enduring cultural relevance.
He said the palace, constructed centuries ago, had remained significant in spite of advances in contemporary architecture and urban planning.
According to him, the continued relevance of such structures demonstrates the depth of knowledge embedded in traditional Hausa society.
He said World Hausa Day offered an opportunity to preserve the heritage while exposing younger generations to their history, language and cultural values.
Yusuf stressed that cultural preservation was essential to ensuring that important traditions and values were not lost amid rapid modernisation.
He urged cultural institutions, traditional authorities, researchers and members of the public to support initiatives promoting the Hausa language and cultural heritage.
“Preserving our culture will help ensure that its values and traditions are transmitted to future generations,” he said.
NAN reports that the celebration attracted participants from different parts of Kano State, including students studying Hausa at Bayero University, Kano.
Other members of the public also participated in the event, which featured displays and performances celebrating Hausa cultural traditions.
Performances included the popular Koroso and Kidan Bori dancers, as well as Tauri, showcasing talents and different aspects of Hausa cultural heritage.
The celebration therefore provided a platform for cultural practitioners and young people to connect with traditions while promoting greater appreciation of Hausa identity.
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Edited by Zubairu Idris / Kamal Tayo Oropo
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