Kano State
Kano
State
Country
Nigeria
Continent
Africa
Size
500 KM2
Population
9,400,000
Spending Budget
$2,550 - $5,000
Famous For
- 2nd largest industrial centre in Nigeria
- Major exporter of dry fruits worldwide
- Unique style of leatherwork can only be seen here
- Good destinations for the Muslim festival which include colorful durbars
- Great combination of the ancient relics and culture
- Well known for its traditional artworks which includes weaving and indigo cloth dying
Best Time to Visit
- January
- February
- December
History
Since its foundation in the early 7th century, Kano was a state of the hunting and gathering community who were well-known for their ironwork. Formerly the Kano was known as Dala, which was named after the Dala Hill. One of the biggest highlight of the Kano was its Ancient Kano city, built by Sakri Gijimasu around 10th century, which was built for one motive provide security and protection to growing population of Kano at any cost. According to the Kano chronicle, Bagauda who was son of Bawo and grandson of the one of the well-known warriors of the Nok mythologies Bayajidda who was the founder of the Hausa states, became the 1st king of the Kano state in the wake of the 9th century. Afterwards, his son Tsaraki carry forwarded his empire till the late 11th century. In the 12th century, one of the Arab sultan, Ali Yaji became the king of Kano and refuse to follow the belief and rules of the Tsumburbura, converted the Kano in an Islamic state and under his dictatorship rule Kano is becoming the pretending capital of the Habe Empire. As a result of this Nigeria has become the largest population of Islam population in West Africa as of now. His throne was further continued by Muhammad Rumfa in 1463. During his reign, Kano people faced political pressure from the rising of the Songhai Empire and due to this the sultan forcefully resigned from his throne. Askiyah the Great, later become the first female Madaki (sultan) of Kano. She was later defeated by the British rule later 19th century. Kano got independence in year 1963 and Ado Bayero became the 1st emir of the independent Kano in the same year. In 1967, Kano state was created in the year 1967 from the northern Nigeria. From history, Kano is home to the largest population of the Islamic community and also one of the well-known destinations for the celebrations of the Muslim festivals.
Present Day
Kano has suffered from various problems and wars. As a result of which the state become destroyed and distorted into pieces. The residents of the Kano never lose hope on themselves. Kano is well known now has the largest population of the Islam in the North Africa. Kano is the destination of the amazing contrast with Sahelian geographic region on south to wooded Savanna and scrubby vegetation in the north. It is also known as the commercial centre of the Northern Nigeria. The city is the combination of socialisation and privatisation i.e. both metropolis and various local government areas works together the help residents of the state in effective and efficient manner. Despite of being the huge population of Islamic community, official language of the Kano is Hausa but other Muslim languages like Urdu is spoken very commonly in some of the areas. Kano main highlight are its quality of the dry frits like hides, skins, peanuts and cotton are exported to the various parts of world and in fact quality of the fruits are so much unique and famous they can only be cultivated only in the soil of the Kano. Apart from its dry fruits, some of the distinctive North African textile like Bogolan, Leather and many other clothing products is being exported to the various European Countries. Residents of the Kano celebrate ‘Durbar’ which is commonly known as Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha in many of the Islamic republic states of the world. This festival is include highly elaborated dressed horsemen full of Kano’s unique material of leather which pass through the city to the emir’s palace. Kano presently known as the commercial centre of Northern Nigeria with its more than 10 business parks and the city is powered by the Challawa Gorge Dam which is considered as the main source of the hydro power in the city. The city of Kano is one of those destinations which includes of technologies and you will also enjoy the mixture of the ancient relics and culture.
Future
Kano resident’s main source of income is the Agriculture. Agro-based industries in Kano is so much popular in this state that many of the western countries wants dry fruits which are produced and manufactured in Kano to buy them at cheaper rates. In the recent days, Kano’s dry fruits gaining popularity in the Southeast Asian countries as well like India. The dry fruits of the city has also started gaining profits in the European Countries especially Germany in recent days. In the future, the dry fruits of the city will sold to those people as well who are suffering from the diseases like Parkinson, PTSD and Rickets etc. Despite of having a rough start since its foundation the city is now ranked as 2nd largest industrial centre in Nigeria due to its increasing number of business parks the city is nowadays researching new inventions in a very effective and efficient manner. Its unique way to celebrating various Muslim festivals is now ranked as the top 5 celebrations of the Muslim festivals in the Islamic culture, day by day its gaining huge number tourists than any of the countries of Africa will also break the record of the well-known destinations of Africa i.e. Savanna in few days. At last, Kano is the city which consists of the technologies, inventions and traditional beliefs as well. The city also has Christianity with its huge number of the churches is increasing day by day. Kano will be a city which full of different religions and languages as well. If we include the tourism industries, the number of the tourists visits Kano only to witness the rituals and beliefs how this city holding as of now in the heart.
National Gallery of Arts
It was established to promote the works of Nigerian artists.
Gidan Makama Museum or Kano museum
It used to be home to the Emirs of Kano until 1953. It contains artefacts that predate the arrival of Islam in the region.
Kano City Wall
This protective wall was once regarded as the “most impressive monument in West Africa” and where it once discouraged outsiders from coming in, today it attracts outsiders to marvel at it.
Kano Golf Club
Established in 1908, it is one of the oldest golf clubs in Nigeria.
Film House Cinema
Located in Ado Bayero Mall, it allows you to even have a 3D film experience.
Kurmi Market
The existence of the market dates back to the 15th century. It was established to be a warehouse for the North African slaves to be traded through the transatlantic salve trade. Today, it sells a variety of items, especially for Afrocentric tourists. The sale of cultural items like handcrafted beads and jewellery, dyed textiles, sculptures, and other woven materials have replaced the slaves.
Roxy Amusement Park
It is a child centric park that allows children to run around freely with relative safety and security. It features lots of activities that will keep kids excited and allows for family or group activities.
Falgore Game Reserv
It is a large evergreen forest reserve that houses a wide variety of wildlife animals like bush bay, warthog, gazelle, leopard, buffalo, jackal, patas and green monkeys.
Minjibir Weaving Centre
It is basically a whole village of Minjibir that has been dedicated to the weaving of fine African materials like baskets and drums.
Dawakin Tofa Pottery
The pottery is situated in the local government area of Dawakin Tofa and showcases live pottery making.