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Colonial Languages Stole Africa's Voice. Hausa is Taking It Back

Colonial Languages Stole Africa's Voice. Hausa is Taking It Back

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Colonial Languages Stole Africa's Voice. Hausa is Taking It Back‍What if Africa's languages hold the key to its identity – but colonial legacies keep... 26.08.2026, Sputnik Africa

2026-08-26T17:53+0200

2026-08-26T17:53+0200

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Colonial Languages Stole Africa's Voice. Hausa is Taking It Back‍What if Africa's languages hold the key to its identity – but colonial legacies keep them silent? As the world marks World Hausa Day, #GlobalSouthPole speaks with Professor Abdalla Uba Adamu and Professor Yakubu Magaji Azare about the urgent need to promote Hausa through research, writing, and publishing – breaking the inferiority complex left by colonialism.Hausa isn't just words. Hausa is identity.Listen to the full conversation on: Telegram’s built-in playerOur websiteApple Podcasts and all your favorite streaming platformsYou can also find podcasts on Telegram using the hashtag #SputnikRadioSubscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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