Introduction
Folklore as a discipline is an important historical source in the territory of Oral tradition. Whatever shortcomings we may think is possible in self-styled narration of the history and happenings in our societies, it is very unlikely to make any significant input in our history outside the speculations of the popular oral sources. Fulbe and Hausa, though of different historical, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, are today socially integrated in Nigerian context and generally named as Hausa-Fulani. I do not contest the Nigerian factor behind the tag-name but the fact remains that, Hausa and Fulani of the northern region of the country are very close associates from time immemorial. Dandatti (1975) as per the role of oral singers in Hausa-Fulani societies in the most relevant folkloric materials to this respect. This write up aims to study the unpleasant relationship of the Hausa and Fulani peasants in the post-colonial era through the mirror of Hausa folklore. The pre-colonial agitations was followed by mutual understanding through dialogue, truce and diplomacy during the colonial and post-colonial periods. This episodes were of great importance in the historical development of Fulbe, Hausa folkloric materials which enhanced the study of Fulbe and Hausa literatures, languages and cultures.
Author: Prof. A.M. Bunza
