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Hausa Language Unites Nigeria & Niger Beyond Their Former Colonial Border: Expert

Hausa Language Unites Nigeria & Niger Beyond Their Former Colonial Border: Expert

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Hausa Language Unites Nigeria & Niger Beyond Their Former Colonial Border: ExpertThe Hausa language represents the deep history, heritage, and core identity of... 26.08.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Hausa Language Unites Nigeria & Niger Beyond Their Former Colonial Border: ExpertThe Hausa language represents the deep history, heritage, and core identity of the Hausa people, rather than merely a tool for communication, Nigerian academic and media scholar Abdalla Uba Adamu told the host of the Global South Pole podcast on the occasion of World Hausa Day."The use of the language eliminates the artificial colonial border that separates Nigeria from Niger," he noted.While Hausa is widely spoken across the Sahel region, the adoption of the language by other ethnic groups does not erase the distinct ethnic and historical identity of its original speakers, according to the expert.A Historic Move in NigerAdamu also praised Nigerien President Abdourahamane Tiani for his 2025 decree making Hausa an official language in Niger.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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