Abubakar Imam, the father of Hausa literature in Nigeria As far as Hausa literature and northern Nigerian literature are concerned, Alhaji Abubakar Imam is one of the pioneer writers whose writings have reflected the northern customs and traditions. However, it is no surprise that he comes from Niger State, a state with a long history of supernaturally endowed writers. He wrote several didactic books that have lived on even after his demise. For one to understand his personage, one needs to read through the alluring pages of his books to see for...