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  1. Hausa people - Wikipedia

    Hausa is used as the language of instruction at the elementary level in schools in northern Nigeria, and Hausa is available as course of study in northern Nigerian universities.

  2. Hausa | Language, Culture & History | Britannica

    Dec 12, 2025 · Hausa language, the most important indigenous lingua franca in West and Central Africa, spoken as a first or second language by about 40–50 million people. It belongs to the Western …

  3. The Hausa People Of Nigeria: A Complete Guide To Their History, …

    Jul 14, 2025 · The Hausa are Nigeria’s biggest ethnic group, making up around 30% of the population, over 40 million people mainly in northern Nigeria and Niger. Hausa is the most spoken Chadic …

  4. Hausa people - New World Encyclopedia

    The Hausa are a Sahelian people chiefly located in the West African regions of northern Nigeria and southeastern Niger.

  5. 10 Facts About the Hausa People and Their Culture

    Nov 5, 2024 · Explore 10 intriguing facts about the Hausa people, delving into their vibrant culture, traditions, language, and significant contributions to society.

  6. Hausa - Summary - eHRAF World Cultures

    Hausa, which was originally written in Arabic script, has a centuries-old literary tradition, but it is also the language of trade and, next to Swahili, is the most widely spoken African language.

  7. Hausa people - Wikiwand

    The Hausa are a native ethnic group in West Africa. They speak the Hausa language, which is the second most spoken language after Arabic in the Afro-Asiatic lan...

  8. The Hausa African Community, a story - African American Registry

    The Hausa traditionally live in small villages and pre-colonial towns and cities where they grow crops, raise cattle, and trade locally and across Africa. They speak the Hausa language, a member of the …

  9. Origin, Language, Culture, History and Beliefs of the Hausa People ...

    Dec 13, 2024 · The term “Hausa” (or Hausa) has several variants depending on the source and context, such as Abakwariga, Afnu, Al-Hausin, Aussa, and Bunjawa. The Hausa make up about 22% of …

  10. Hausa people | Research Starters - EBSCO

    The Hausa people are one of the largest ethnic groups in West Africa, numbering approximately fifty million individuals, primarily residing in northwestern Nigeria and southern Niger within a region …