Popular political singer Muhammadu Buhari, popularly known as Kosan Waka, has died at the age of 47.
The singer died on Sunday, according to his family, and is expected to be buried at Tsanni Village in Batagarawa Local Government Area of Katsina State at 5pm.
Reacting to the death, Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf expressed sadness over the loss and extended his condolences to the deceased’s family.
In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Yusuf sympathised with Kosan Waka’s mother, relatives, friends, associates, fans and the people of Kano State.
The governor described the late singer as “a Kano-based patriotic son of Katsina whose music transcended politics and served as a powerful tool for promoting unity, culture and public enlightenment”.
Yusuf prayed for Allah to forgive the deceased’s shortcomings and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus, while also asking God to give his family the strength to cope with the loss.
Kosan Waka gained nationwide recognition through his political songs and performances, becoming a notable figure in Hausa entertainment and political communication.
The Kano State Government said his contributions to the entertainment industry and his use of music to communicate political and social messages would be remembered.
Governor Yusuf also joined members of the entertainment industry and Nigerians in mourning the late singer, praying for the repose of his soul.
