Nana Asma’u

Nana Asma’u (1793–1864) was a philosopher, poet and writer.

Also recorded as Nana Asmaʼu bint Shehu Usman dan Fodiyo.

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Overview

Born at Sokoto in 1793, died at Sokoto in 1864.

In detail

the recorded working language is English, Nigerian Pidgin and Hausa.

Membership is recorded of Yan Taru.

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1964420: Nana Asma’u

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