The Hausa (autonyms for singular: Bahaushe (m), Bahaushiya (f plural: Hausawa and general: Hausa; ex
The Hausa (autonyms for singular: Bahaushe (m), Bahaushiya (f plural: Hausawa and general: Hausa; exonyms: Ausa, Mgbakpa, Kado, Al-Takari, Fellata, Afnu and Abakwariga) are one of the largest ethnic groups in Africa. The Hausa are a diverse but culturally homogeneous people based primarily in the Sahelian and Sudanian Daura area of northern Nigeria and southeastern Niger, with significant numbers also living in parts of Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Chad, Togo, Ghana, Sudan, Gabon and Senegal. The largest population of Hausa are concentrated in Nigeria and Niger. The Hausa aristocracy had historically developed an equestrian based culture. Still a status symbol of the traditional nobility in Hausa society, the horse still features in the Eid day celebrations, known as Ranar Sallah (in English: the Day of the Prayer). Daura city is the cultural centre of the Hausa people. The town predates all the other major Hausa towns in tradition and culture.The Hausa people have a restricted dress code related to their religious beliefs. The men are easily recognisable because of their elaborate dress which is a large flowing gown known as Babban riga and a robe called a jalabia and juanni. These large flowing gowns usually feature some elaborate embroidery designs around the neck.Men also wear colourful embroidered caps known as hula. Depending on their location and occupation, they may wear a Tuareg-style turban around this to veil the face (known as Alasho or Tagelmust). The women can be identified by wrappers called zani, made with colourful cloth atampa, accompanied by a matching blouse, head tie and shawl.The Hausa were famous throughout the Middle Ages; they were often characterised by their Indigo blue dressing and emblems. They traditionally rode on fine Saharan camels and Arabian horses. -- source link
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