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Emir of Daura Confers Chieftaincy Title on Culture Minister Musawa

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  • Nigeria's Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, was conferred with the traditional title of “Mairamar Kasar Hausa I” by the Emir of Daura.
  • The title, bestowed during Hausa Day celebrations in Katsina State, signifies Musawa's connection to her Hausa roots and heritage.
  • Musawa expressed humility and a renewed sense of responsibility to preserve and promote Hausa culture for future generations.

The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has been honored with a traditional title by the Emir of Daura, HRM Dr Umar Faruk Umar. Musawa received the title of “Mairamar Kasar Hausa I” during the Hausa Day celebrations held in Katsina State.

Today, I received a deeply meaningful honour from His Royal Majesty, the Emir of Daura, HRM Dr. Umar Faruk Umar, CON, who bestowed upon me the traditional title of ‘Mairamar Kasar Hausa I.’

— Hannatu MusawaAnnouncing the conferment of the traditional title.

Musawa shared the news via her official X page, describing the honor as deeply personal and reflective of her Hausa heritage. The event was attended by the Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Umar Radda, along with other royal fathers and traditional institutions. The minister stated, “This honour is profoundly personal to me. It speaks to my roots, my heritage and the rich Hausa culture that has shaped who I am and which I am immensely proud to call my own.”

This honour is profoundly personal to me. It speaks to my roots, my heritage and the rich Hausa culture that has shaped who I am and which I am immensely proud to call my own.

— Hannatu MusawaReflecting on the personal significance of the title.

Receiving the title with gratitude and humility, Musawa expressed a renewed commitment to her role. She views the honor as a call to action, stating, “I receive this title with a grateful heart, humility and a deep sense of responsibility. Beyond the honour it represents, I see it as a call to continue celebrating, preserving and promoting our heritage, while ensuring that its values, stories and traditions are passed proudly to generations yet to come.”

I receive this title with a grateful heart, humility and a deep sense of responsibility. Beyond the honour it represents, I see it as a call to continue celebrating, preserving and promoting our heritage, while ensuring that its values, stories and traditions are passed proudly to generations yet to come.

— Hannatu MusawaExpressing her commitment to preserving and promoting Hausa culture.

She extended her appreciation to Governor Radda for his presence and to the traditional rulers and people of Katsina State for their "extraordinary warmth, love and generosity." Musawa emphasized that celebrating Hausa Day serves as a reminder that culture is a living legacy requiring safeguarding. She vowed to carry the title of Mairamar Kasar Hausa ta Farko with pride, pledging continued dedication to promoting the heritage of Kasar Hausa.

I am especially grateful to the Governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Umar Radda, for honouring me with his presence; to our revered royal fathers and traditional institutions; and, above all, to the wonderful people of Katsina State for the extraordinary warmth, love and generosity they have shown me.

— Hannatu MusawaThanking attendees and the people of Katsina State.
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