- Muhammadu Buhari, known as Kosan Waka, died on Sunday and was set to be buried in Tsanni village, Katsina State
- Kosan Waka built his reputation singing political praises, particularly in support of Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf
- Governor Yusuf released a condolence statement calling the singer’s death a painful loss to the entertainment industry and the wider community
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Kano State – Muhammadu Buhari, the celebrated Hausa political praise singer widely known by his stage name Kosan Waka, died on Sunday at the age of 47.
The singer was to be buried at 5 p.m. the same day in Tsanni village, Batagarawa local government area of Katsina State, where he hailed from.
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Kosan Waka built a wide following through his politically charged musical performances, most notably those praising Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
As reported by Daily Trust, his work was credited with shaping political communication and promoting Hausa culture across northern Nigeria and beyond.
Governor Yusuf mourns singer’s loss
Governor Yusuf publicly expressed grief over the singer’s passing, describing it as deeply painful to the entertainment community and to society at large.
The APC governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, issued a condolence message on his behalf, calling Kosan Waka a patriotic son of Katsina State whose music left a lasting mark on political communication, cultural promotion and public enlightenment in Kano.
“The late Kosan Waka was one of Kano’s most celebrated political singers whose talent, creativity and captivating performances earned him admiration across the country,”
Yusuf added that the singer’s contributions to the Hausa entertainment industry and to the growth of political communication would not be forgotten.
He extended his condolences to the deceased’s family, singling out his mother, as well as his friends, associates, admirers and the people of Kano State.
The governor also joined members of the entertainment industry and millions of the singer’s admirers across Nigeria in mourning the loss.
Prayers for late singer
Governor Yusuf prayed for Almighty Allah to forgive the late singer’s shortcomings, grant him Aljannatul Firdaus and give his family the strength to bear the loss during this difficult time.
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