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Sadiq Zazzabi
Born
Sadiq Usman Saleh

(1970-01-05) 5 January 1970 (age 54)
Gwale, Kano, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
EducationNational Diploma
Alma materFederal College of Education Kano
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Years active1997–present
Known forBest known for is song "Zazzabi"

Sadiq Usman Salehpronunciation (born 5 January 1970) also known as Sadiq Zazzabipronunciation is a Nigerian Hausa language singer, and songwriter.[1][2] He became popular with his hit song Yanzu Abuja Tayi Tsaf. He won the first position award at Ga Fili Ga Mai Doki organized by Bayero University Kano.

Early life and background

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Sadiq Zazzabi was born in Ayagi quarters, Gwale LGA, Kano State. He attended Warure Special Primary School in 1995, moved to Adamu Nama’aji Junior Secondary School, and obtained his senior secondary certificate (SSCE) from Shekar-Barde Secondary School in 2002. He acquired a National Diploma in Environmental Studies and Survey from Federal College of Education, Kano.[3]

Career

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While growing up, Sadiq Zazzabi always liked singing. He began by writing Islamic Songs for the Islamic School he attended. Sadiq started writing songs since 1997. The first song he wrote was 'Yar Gidan Ma’aiki (1997), followed by Shugaban Halitta Sayyadil Kaunu (1997), Annabi Ne Madogara (1999). He joined Kannywood in 2002. He gained recognition for his song Zazzabi which later become his stage name Sadiq Zazzabi in Kawa Zuci album (2005). He gained more exposure following the release of Yanzu Abuja Tayi Tsaf (2008).

Sadiq has written over 1000 songs which made him popular among hausa speakers across the country and beyond. His songs are based on love, politics and social issues among which includes Fyade (Rape) in which he addressed and enlightened the public on the danger of the menace of rape, and Babban Sarkin which he sang for the Emir of Zazzau Shehu Idris.[4] He was arrested for the song Maza Bayan ka (All Men Behind You) in 2017.[5]

Controversies

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In March 2017, Sadiq was arrested and sued by Kano State Censors’ Board (KSCB) because of the song Maza Bayan Ka (All Men Behind You), in which he expresses open support for former governor of Kano State Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, a bitter political rival of the incumbent governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.[6][7][8] Sadiq claimed his arrest was Political, and a few days later, he was released on bail. [9][10][11]

Discography

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Albums

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Year Title Album
2005
Zazzabi yazo Kawa Zucci
Zazzabi remix
Kawazuci
Wadatarzuci
Aure
Sauyin yanayi
2007 Ya Rasulillah Hanyar Tsira
Tawassuli
Tabarakta
Batula
Bulaliya (An Watsa Martabar Aure)
2008 Yanzu Abuja Tayi Tsaf Abuja Tayi Tsaf
Gaba Gaba Dai
Mai Farin Hali
Allah Yaja Da Ran Gwani Na
Mai Adon Gaskiya
Baza Su Iya Da Kai Ba
2011 Mun Ji Dadi Yobe Yobe Tayi Tsaf
Mun Bi Gaskiya
Yobe Tayi Tsaf
2007 Hajiya Amina Garkywar Mata
Dashen Allah mai Hali abin koyo
Sannu Babbar Giwa
2007 Kayi Mun Gani Kayi Mun Gani
Baza Mu Dau Guba Ba
Taka Gwamna Muje
Jama’ar Kaduna
Zo Ka Zarce

Singles

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Title Year
Yar Gidan Ma’aiki 1997
Shugaban Halitta Sayyadil Kaunu 1997
Annabi Ne Madogara 1999
Fatima and Zahra 2003
Aikata Alkhairi 2003
Muji Tsoron Allah 2004
Ilimi Hasken Rayuwa 2004
Zazzabi 2005
Auren Soyayya 2008
Yanzu Abuja Tayi Tsaf 2008
Adabiya Na Gano 2009
Gidan Biki 2009
Yar Sarki Hajiya Bilkisu 2009
Biki Leshi 2010
Biki Budiri 2010
Jami’ar Bayero 2010
Hanyar Tsira 2010
Zazzabi Nake 2010
Dashen Allah Amina 2011
Babban Gida Zamu Zaba 2011
Bakandamiya Amina 2012
Bikin Aure Mun Kazao Nuratu 2012
Juna Biyu 2012
Garkuwar Mata 2012
Namadi Sambo 2013
Wanda Ya So Ka 2013
Sardaunan Jama’a 2013
Auren Gaskiya 2013
Amira 2013
Amarya Safiya 2013
Daga Kanki An Gama Hajiya Sa’adatu 2013
Uban Maza 2013
Ka Iya Ka Huta 2014
Ali Akilu Sai Kai 2014
Ba Guda Baja Da Baya 2015
Nafisa Amarya 2015
Hassana Amarya 2015
Kayi Mun Gani 2015
Abinci Wani Gubar Wani 2015
Garkuwan Talakawa 2016
Dan Malikin Kano 2016
Allah Maganin Maciji 2016
Atiku Ba Gudu Ba Karya 2016
Amira Amarya Ce 2017
Muna Murna Hajiya Aisha Talatu 2017
Maza Bayan ka (All Men Behind You) 2017
Sardaunan Dole 2017
Dawo Dawo Dan Makama 2018
Babban Sarki 2018
Kai Ka Dai Gayya remix 2018
Mukhtar Ramalan Ka Dawo 2018
Dan Majen Zazzau 2018
Chanji Muke So 2018
Katsinawa Mu Zabi Lado 2018
Atiku Muke Fata Nigeria 2019
Ke Ya gano Yake So 2019
Zainab Makama 2019
Kwarya Tabi Kwarya 2019
Barsu Da Kansu 2019
Bujimi Na Mijin Guza 2019
Fyade (Rape) 2020
Dashen Allah 2020

References

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  1. ^ Ibrahim, Abubakar (10 June 2020). "My songs are meant to inspire – Zazzabi". Prime Time News. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
  2. ^ Giginyu, Ibrahim Musa (20 June 2020). "Trials made me grow as a singer – Zazzabi". Daily Trust. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
  3. ^ Ibrahim, Abubakar Sadik (15 June 2020). "Why I sang a song on rape – Sadiq Zazzabi". Ayrah News. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
  4. ^ Ngbokai, Richard P. (19 September 2017). "Babban Sarki: Sadiq Zazzabi eulogises emir of Zazzau in his latest song". Daily Trust. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
  5. ^ Lere, Mohammed (1 March 2017). "Court sends Kano musician to prison over new song | Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Time News. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
  6. ^ Ramalan, Ibrahim (28 February 2017). "Zazzabi in trouble over Kwankwaso music". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
  7. ^ "Nigerian artist arrested, out on bail for song". Music in Africa. 3 April 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
  8. ^ "'Political' song puts Nigerian musician in dock". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 1 April 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
  9. ^ Ibrahim, Yusha'u A. (6 March 2017). "Controversial Kano musician Sadiq Zazzabi released on bail". Daily Trust. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
  10. ^ Lere, Mohammed (6 March 2017). "Pro-Kwankwaso Kano singer, Zazzabi, released on bail | Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Time News. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
  11. ^ "Drop the charges against Sadiq Zazzabi". voiceproject.org. Retrieved 5 July 2020.