Fatima Lolo Explained

Hajiya Fatima Lolo
Birth Name:Fatima Muhammadu Kolo
Alias:Fatima Lolo
Birth Date:19 January 1891
Birth Place:Pategi, Royal Niger Company, Colonial Nigeria
Death Place:Niger State
Origin:Northern Region, Nigeria
Genre:Soul, R&B, local singer, Nupe local singer
Occupations:Traditional singer
Module2:Awards: (MON)

Hajiya Fatima Lolo (MON), (born Fatima Muhammad Kolo in Pategi, Royal Niger Company; 19 January 1891 – 15 May 1997) was a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and historian.[1] [2]

Early life

Lolo married twice and could not bear a child in both marriages. She represented the Nupe Kingdom Emirate in most of their festivals and occasions. Before she became famous, she was notable for singing to farmers and hunters while dancing with a plate on her hand. She was later referred to as Sagi Ningbazi (Queen of Musicians) in Nupe language.She was awarded MON Member of the Order of the Niger by Shehu Shagari.[3]

Lolo died at age 106 on 15 May 1997, after a brief illness.

Poetry

Fatima Lolo was among 33 notable women whose poetry was published in a book.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Akande, Jadesola Olayinka Debo. The Contribution of Women to National Development in Nigeria. Nigerian Association of University Women. 1990. 9789783065000. 4,62, 63.
  2. Web site: Hajiya Fatima Lolo (traditional singer) WorldCat.org . 2024-06-18 . search.worldcat.org . en.
  3. Book Now "World Nupe singer Hajiya Fatima Biography" , Book Now Ng, 2019
  4. fetus adelayo, "Bolanle awes song women virtues" , " Punch Nigeria, 2019