Abdulbaqi Jari
| Bahaushe Abdulbaqi Jari | |
|---|---|
| File:Abdulbaqi Jari.jpgAbdulbaqi_Jari.jpg | |
| Born | Abdulbaqi Aliyu Jari 18 August 1991 Katsina, Nigeria |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Nigerian |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Usman Danfodio University |
| 💼 Occupation | Journalist, writer, media activist, and poet |
| 📆 Years active | 2013–present |
| 👔 Employer | BBC Hausa |
| Known for | Founder of International Hausa Day (#RanarHausa) |
| Notable work | Founded International Hausa Day (#RanarHausa) |
| 🏅 Awards | Sarkin Yakin Hausa (Chief Publicist of Hausa) |
Abdulbaqi Aliyu Jari (born 18 August 1991) also written as Abdulbaki Aliyu Jari and popularly known as Bahaushe is Nigerian Journalist, writer, Media Activist and Activist Poet.[1][2] He is the founder of International Hausa Day (#RanarHausa), a day set aside to celebrate the Hausa language.[3][4] He is also the founder of IHAME the new symbol for writing Hausa language.[5] He is the former head of Hausa Naij News Media and former deputy editor of Nishadi TV.[6]
Early life and career[edit]
Abdulbaqi was born and brought up in Katsina State, he obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from Usman Danfodio University Sokoto in Biochemistry. He also acquired diploma in Computer Science and Law. After graduating from Usman Danfodio University, Abdulbaqi started his career as a freelance Journalist, he has written more than 1,000 article which have been published by more 100 newspapers including Daily Trust, BBC Hausa, Legit.ng. He is the former Head of Hausa Naij News and later as deputy editor at Nishadi TV. Abdulbaqi is currently a video producer with BBC Hausa Service.[7][8] He has carried out investigation with African Eye among which are Tabay Torture Technique and Fake News.
Works[edit]
In 2011 Abulbaqi Created writing style and symbols for Hausa which is called Ihame. Ihame consist of Hausa alphabets, numerals and writing method, he spent 3-year of research to complete his work. With the help of Professor Salisu Ahmad Yakasai, Ihame was published in 3 journals. Ihame is currently being promoted to Hausa people. On 26 August 2015, Jari founded International Hausa Day (#RanarHausa), he initiated the first celebration on social media specifically on twitter with aim of uniting L1 and L2 of Hausa speakers. During the 5th Anniversary more 400,000 people participated both online and physical celebration were also held in France, United States of America, Cameroon, Ghana, Niger, and Nigeria.[9] For his contribution to Hausa, Abdulbaqi was given a traditional title of Sarkin Yakin Hausa (Chief Publicist of Hausa) by the late Emir of Rano.
Controversies and social activism[edit]
In 2014, Jari condemned the action of Lagos State government banning Muslim girls from wearing Hijab (veil) in school.[10] Jari was among those who pressured the governor of Katsina State in 2014 to release a student who was detained because of a Facebook post. [11]
Some selected articles and research by Abdulbaki Jari[edit]
- Kenyan killing and the mediocre of international media
- President Jonathan "Interviewed”
- Northern leader responsible for our woes
- Why marriages among Hausa people often fail
- Xenophobia and a united Africa
- Where are our four satellites
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ Mustapha, Mallam. "Personality of the week: Commrade Abdulbaqi Aliyu Jari". Katsina Post. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
- ↑ Akinola, Wale (31 March 2017). "Young Hausa-Fulani poet's call for division of Nigeria, sparks reactions". Legit.ng – Nigeria news. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
- ↑ "Hausa Day takes center stage in cyberspace". FRCN. 26 August 2018. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ↑ "The story of #HausaDay and how it is uniting people". CliqqMagazine. 19 June 2020. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
- ↑ "Ihame: Hausa alphabets, numerals on invention". www.pressreader.com. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
- ↑ "The Media 100 2020 list, the culture curators, the fourth estate". YNaija. 22 May 2020. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
- ↑ "TEDxYouth@Barnawa | TED". www.ted.com. 22 May 2020. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
- ↑ "#MANCRUSHMONDAY – Tozali Online". Tozali online. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
- ↑ "The story of #HausaDay and how it is uniting people". Katsina Post. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
- ↑ "4 Reasons Why Fashola Must 'Bring Back Our Hijab' — Student". Pulse Nigeria. 19 October 2014. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ↑ "Gov Shema Urged to Release Student Arrested For Criticising Him". Prompt News. 24 September 2014. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
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