Hajiya Fatima Lolo (MON), (born Fatima Muhammad Kolo in

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, 1891 – 15 May 1997) was a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and historian.

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 on her hand. She was later referred to as ''Sagi Ningbazi'' (Queen of Musicians) in Nupe language. She was awarded MON

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. Lolo died at age 106 on 15 May 1997, after a brief illness.

Poetry

Fatima Lolo was among 33 notable women whose poetry was published in a book.fetus adelayo
"Bolanle awes song women virtues"
" Punch Nigeria, 2019

References

1891 births 1997 deaths 20th-century Nigerian women singers People from Kwara State Members of the Order of the Niger Nigerian centenarians Women centenarians {{Nigeria-musician-stub