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Zaki Dan Yaya

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Zaki Dan Yaya is a budding Hausa music sensation. He is an accomplished vocalist and composer. His music is a mash-up of Hausa traditional music and contemporary styles. He began with traditional music and has advanced quickly in Arewa music. He fell in love with music at a young age and is now creating waves across the Northern states.

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