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

Hajiya Fatima Lolo
Birth name	Fatima Muhammadu Kolo
Also known as	Fatima Lolo
Born	(1891-01-19)19 January 1891 Pategi, Royal Niger Company, Colonial Nigeria
Origin	Northern Region, Nigeria
Died	15 May 1997(1997-05-15) (aged 106) Niger State
Genres	Soul, R&B, local singer, Nupe local singer
Occupations	Traditional singer
Awards: (MON)

Early life

Lolo had 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 in 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.[2]

Lolo died at age 106 on 15 May 1997, after a brief illness.^{[citation needed]}

Poetry

Fatima Lolo was among 33 notable women whose poetry was published in a book.[3]^{[clarification needed]}

References

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