Guardians of Heritage: Glance at Bolawa tribe of Fika (Video) Story by Ahmad Gimba Ba'aba & Sakinat Musa In the northeastern region of Nigeria lies Yobe State, home to the Bolawa (Bola breed horse herders) people, also known as Bolewa (what for? or for what), Bolanchi (Hausa corrupted), Ampikka (from Fika), or Bopikka (speaks Fika). These stewards of the Bole language are a vital part of the Fika Emirate, preserving a rich and intricate tapestry of cultural and linguistic traditions. The Bole Language: A Pillar of Identity Known locally as bòo pìkkà, the...