21/08/2024
Meet Hamisu Sa’ad Yusuf, aka Hamisu Breaker, a talented musician, singer, songwriter, and performer. He was born in kano 1992 in Dorayi, Gwale Local Government Area, Kano State, Nigeria. His Hausa parents raised him in a Muslim family, making him a native of northern Nigeria (Arewa).
Hamisu Breaker attended primary and secondary school in Dorayi, but so far, there is no report indicating that he pursued university education. Interestingly, Hamisu Breaker got his nickname 'Breaker' from his impressive breakdancing skills, which he honed even before he became a singer.
Singing in Hausa has made him a household name among Hausa speakers in West Africa, particularly in Northern Nigeria, Niger, Cameroon, Chad, and Cote d'Ivoire. His love songs, known as Hausa Nanaye or Wakokin Soyayya, have captured many hearts. ❤️
In 2020, he released his debut album, followed by the hit single "Jaruma," which became an instant favorite among Hausa youths. The song’s heart-touching lyrics and devotional love verses resonated with many, including academicians and Professor Sa’idu Muhammad Gusau, who has included the song in his oral literature studies at Bayero University.
"Jaruma" has become one of the most streamed songs in the Hausa music industry, with its unique style and charisma making it a favorite among lovers and married women. Some of his popular songs include:
- Bazana Manta
- Maryam
- Ba Sirrin Zuciya
- Nagane Duniya
- Kece Mai Sona
- Karshen Kauna
- Jaruma
- Sakon Amarya
- Mafarkina Muradin Zuciya
- So Dangin Mutuwa
- Bakan Gizo
- So Na Gaskiya
- Mai Tafiya
Hamisu Breaker’s music has taken the Hausa music industry by storm, earning him a loyal fan base due to his talent and dedication.
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