Sadiq Zazzabi
Sadiq Usman Saleh (born 5 January 1970) also known as Sadiq Zazzabi 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.
Sadiq Zazzabi | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | 5 January 1970 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | National Diploma |
| Alma mater | Federal College of Education Kano |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Known for | Best known for is song "Zazzabi" |
Early life and background
Sadiq Zazzabi was born in Ayagi quarters, Gwale LGA, Kano State. He attended Warure Special Primary School in 1995, he moved to Adamu Nama’aji Junior Secondary School, he 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
While growing up, Sadiq Zazzabi always like 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 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 he 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 enlighten the public the danger of 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
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 claim his arrest was Political, few days later he was released on bail. [9][10][11]
Discography
Albums
| 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
| 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
- Ibrahim, Abubakar (10 June 2020). "My songs are meant to inspire – Zazzabi". Prime Time News. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
- Giginyu, Ibrahim Musa (20 June 2020). "Trials made me grow as a singer – Zazzabi". Daily Trust. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
- Ibrahim, Abubakar Sadik (15 June 2020). "Why I sang a song on rape – Sadiq Zazzabi". Ayrah News. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
- Ngbokai, Richard P. (19 September 2017). "Babban Sarki: Sadiq Zazzabi eulogises emir of Zazzau in his latest song". Daily Trust. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
- Lere, Mohammed (1 March 2017). "Court sends Kano musician to prison over new song | Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Time News. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
- Ramalan, Ibrahim (28 February 2017). "Zazzabi in trouble over Kwankwaso music". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
- "Nigerian artist arrested, out on bail for song". Music in Africa. 3 April 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
- "'Political' song puts Nigerian musician in dock". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 1 April 2017. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
- Ibrahim, Yusha'u A. (6 March 2017). "Controversial Kano musician Sadiq Zazzabi released on bail". Daily Trust. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
- Lere, Mohammed (6 March 2017). "Pro-Kwankwaso Kano singer, Zazzabi, released on bail | Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Time News. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
- "Drop the charges against Sadiq Zazzabi". voiceproject.org. Retrieved 5 July 2020.