Binta Labaran (professionally known as Fati Niger) is a Nigerian singer and actress who has earned the title "Gimbiyar Mawakan Hausa" (translated to "Princess of Hausa music"). She was born and bought up in Maradi, Niger where she had her Quranic education before moving to Nigeria to pursue her singing career. Fati Niger has produced 4 albums with over 500 songs to her credit. She is from the Hausa ethnic group.[1][2][3]
Fati Niger | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Fati Binta Mohammed Labaran |
| Also known as | Gimbiyar Mawakan Hausa |
| Origin | Maradi, Niger |
| Genres | Hausa music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actress |
| Years active | 2004 – present |
Early life and career
editFati Niger was born and bought up in Maradi, Niger. Growing up, she has always had a passion for singing especially traditional Hausa songs which are mostly sung during a full moon night among the youngsters in Hausa Villages.
After visiting her sister in 2004 in Nigeria, she discovered a thriving music industry in the city of Kano. There, she sought her sister's advice and consent before recording her first song at the studio of Ali Baba in the city of Kano.[4]
Discography
editFati has produced 4 albums and over 500 songs. She has also appeared in various Hausa Kannywood movies.[5][6]
Songs
editFati is famous for many movie, political and party songs. Her song 'Girma-Girma',(in English; God is greater -God is greater) raised her status where she became famous and known around the world.[7]
References
edit- ^ Why I'm still single – Fati Niger, Blueprint, 8 August 2016, retrieved 18 May 2021
- ^ Fati Niger: An Exotic Songbird From Niger Rep., Daily Trust, 24 December 2011, retrieved 18 May 2021
- ^ 5 Kannywood Divas That Are Not Nigerians, Daily Trust, 26 February 2021, retrieved 17 May 2021
- ^ History of Kannywood female singer, Fati Niger and her Net worth, Hausa Today, 18 February 2017, archived from the original on 18 May 2021, retrieved 18 May 2021
- ^ Yadda aka yi na zo Najeriya har na fara waka – Fati Nijar, BBC Hausa, 18 February 2020, retrieved 18 May 2021
- ^ WHO partners with Fati Niger, popular Nigerian-based singer, to create awareness on cholera, meningitis and Lassa fever prevention, Afro.who, 28 March 2018
- ^ "Fati Nijar: Buri na in sha gaban duk wata jaruma". 2 November 2015.
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