ABSTRACT
The significance of Hausa oral songs in the field of folklore cannot be over-emphasized, because its deals with all aspect of human life. Songs as agents of national integration and development support us in solving some of the current socio-economic and political issues of our societies. Women, who are part and parcel of national integration can contribute immensely towards the betterment of their society. Although, women are classified into so many groups, divorcee who constitutes one of such groups is the focus of this paper. A divorcee is a woman who has tested the marriage life, but because of one reason or the other loses her matrimony. In view of the above, this paper wishes to explore who are the divorcees, their basic characteristics and classifications. It also attempts to provide solutions to the problems associated with divorcees in terms of national integration. The aim will be achieved through studying the concept and lifestyle of divorcees in Northern Nigeria as portrayed in the Hausa oral song of Alhaji Sani DanbaldoWaramu., Epithets, and proverbs will be part of content analysis in the song.
Author: Rambo, R.A.
