The Myth of Bayajidda
Mythology· Podcast · Season 2 · Episode 4

The Myth of Bayajidda

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Sesi, Haleemah & Shamsudeen
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December 9, 202228:25
West Africa
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Summary

Bayajidda is the founding myth of the Hausa kingdoms. Or legend, depending on who you ask. Shamsudeen joins this episode to tell the story and weigh in.
mythNigeriaHausaAncestryHeroismbayajida

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