The Zarma People of North-West Nigeria: Safeguarding a rich heritage amid modernisation, by Tawheed Yakub    The Zarma (Zabarmawa) people are one of the ancient and culturally resilient ethnic groups of the western Sahel, renowned for their strong communal bonds, deep historical consciousness, and enduring cultural identity across the Niger River basin. They are celebrated for their rich traditions, agricultural expertise, warrior heritage, and a worldview shaped by centuries of migration, adaptation, and interaction with neighbouring peoples. In Nigeria, the Zarma are predominantly found in Kebbi State, particularly in areas around Argungu, Birnin...