In this page you are going to read the brief biography of Alhaji Musa Dankwairo, his legacy, education and his achievement.
Who is Alhaji Musa Dankwairo?
Alhaji Musa Dankwairo was born in the year 1902 in Dankadau, a remote are of Bakura local government in Zamfara state.
His father Alhaji Usman Kwanigga left his village Dankadu to Maradum local government of Zamfara state in the year 1907 to met with Sarkin Kaya Ibrahim
Where did he get the title Dankwairo?
Alhaji Musa Dankwairo get the title (Dankwairo) from one of his father’s servant whose his voice is similar to the servant.
Alhaji Musa Dankwairo help his father in lyrics and the transcription of music.
When did he start Music?
Alhaji Musa Dankwairo start drumming the music which inspired and attract farmers
Musa Dankwairo start singing with traditional instrument (Kotso) in the year 1950s in the era of campaign of late sir Ahmadu Bello, Sardaunan of Sokoto in his politic (NPC)
What are his first Song?
The first song of Alhaji Musa Dankwairo is:
•Kada Marake Giwa
• Ba’a Hayema Giwa
•Ahmadu Dan Ibrahim Bai Yada Gudun Arna ba.
His personal song.
Alhaji Musa Dankwairo started his first song in the year 1960, after ‘Yandoto Aliyu gained the kingdom of Tsafe local government of Zamfara state.
Alhaji Musa Dankwairo did a song to King Yandoto Aliyu in his living in Tsafe local government of Zamfara state.
After the passing away of the children of Abdu Kurna Maradun, Alhaji Musa Dankwairo went back to his hometown to make a condolence as a leader of the house.
In his visit to his hometown, Alhaji Musa Dankwairo did a songs to the king of Kaya, the owner of Maradun.
Alhaji Musa Dankwairo covers most of the northern Nigeria in terms of music.
Alhaji Musa Dankwairo build his song based on the following:
•Zambo
•Kirari
•Yabo
•Habaici
•Tarihi da sauransu.
Facts about Alhaji Musa Dankwairo.
Alhaji Musa Dankwairo is a noble person who is respected all over the country because of his inspiring song which covers most of the day, life, time, and the action of humanity.
His death
Alhaji Musa Dankwairo died in the year 1991. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace, Amen
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