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 ...

These ancient kingdoms, many of which still exist today, played crucial roles in shaping the country’s cultural, political, and economic landscapes. Prior to British colonial rule in the late 19th ...

ALSO READ: 5 most prominent ancient African kingdoms In the northern part of present-day Nigeria, the Hausa states comprising Kano, Katsina, Zaria, and Gombe formed a powerful kingdom. The Kanem ...