Barmani ChogeNigeria |1945| HausaSaadatu Aliyu, popularly known as Barmani Choge, was a renowned Hausa female singer from Nigeria.
Born in Funtua, Katsina State, she had no formal education and got married at a young age.
Despite societal constraints and patriarchy, Barmani rose to prominence with her daring music, often considered feminist and sometimes racy.
Her music, which was mostly composed in the Amada genre, focused on women's emancipation, encouraging them to take up trades and criticizing those who refused to better their economic status.
She also sang about her opposition to polygamy and celebrated motherhood in her song "Gwanne Ikon Allah."
Barmani had a successful musical career for over 52 years and was considered the sole proprietress of the Amada music genre.
She passed away on March 2, 2013.