Top 7 Mistakes Hausa Artists Make in Music Production
Last year I sat in a small studio in Kano while a young singer named Zahra warmed up. She had a strong voice and a tune that made everyone quiet. After two takes the producer…
Last year I sat in a small studio in Kano while a young singer named Zahra warmed up. She had a strong voice and a tune that made everyone quiet. After two takes the producer…
When I started making beats in 2016 I had one laptop, a cracked pair of headphones, and a phone full of sampled kalangu hits recorded at a cousin’s wedding. I learned the hard way that…
The Nigerian music scene is a diverse universe where sound, culture, and creativity intersect. While Southern Nigeria dominates global charts with the Afrobeats wave, Northern Nigeria’s Hausa music scene has carved a unique niche with…
In recent years, Nigerian music has taken the global stage by storm—especially Afrobeats. While most of the spotlight often shines on Yoruba and Igbo musical styles, there’s a growing force from the north that’s quietly…
Wallahi, I can still remember sosai back in 2018 when one of my guys from Kano dropped his first track. He had good lyrics, strong voice, and the hunger to make it, but only his…
I still remember one evening last year when I followed my friend to Freedom Radio Kano. We went to catch a live interview with a young Kannywood actor who just released his first soundtrack. As…
TikTok has taken over the entertainment space in Nigeria—and the Hausa entertainment scene is not left out. In 2025, several Hausa celebrities have gone viral, not just for their music or movies, but also for…
The Hausa music industry has grown beyond the days when artists recorded in small home studios and distributed CDs in local markets. In 2025, Hausa music is on Audiomack, Boomplay, and even Spotify playlists, with…
Hausa music has long been a vital expression of culture, identity, and storytelling in Northern Nigeria. From the soulful goge sounds of the past to the pulsating Hausa hip-hop beats of today, the evolution of…
The Hausa music industry has long been male-dominated, but 2025 is witnessing a powerful shift. A new wave of female Hausa artists is not only stepping up but also shaking the table. These bold, talented…
Og Abbah – North Vibez EP 2024 Download Shahararren mawaƙin Hausa Hip-Hop, Og Abbah, ya saki babban kundin waƙoƙinsa mai suna “North Vibez Ep” a shekarar 2024. Wannan EP yana ɗauke da waƙoƙi masu ratsa…
The Nigerian music scene is thriving, and Northern Nigeria continues to contribute to that vibrancy with Hausa music making waves not just locally, but globally. In 2025, we’ve witnessed an incredible rise in the number…
A short story from the room next door When I first started recording, it was in my aunty’s sitting room in Kaduna. No treatment, a fan humming, two chairs, and a borrowed USB mic. I…
Mr442 – Birthday Gift EP 2025 Download Fitaccen mawakin Hausa Mr442 ya saki sabon album dinsa mai taken Birthday Gift EP wanda ya ƙunshi wakoki guda 9. Wannan album ɗin ya haɗu da wakokin soyayya,…
A quick, true-feeling moment When I first released a single from my cousin Sani’s wedding ceremony, we did it the old way. We recorded on a borrowed mic, shared the MP3 on WhatsApp, then posted…