Popular Hausa political singer Dauda Kahutu Rarara has been conferred with a Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) in Humanitarian Service, Music, and Entertainment at the 23rd convocation ceremony of a Nigerian university held on Saturday at NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja.
The certificate was presented to him by Professor Idris Aliyu, a member of the Governing Council who represented the Vice-Chancellor at the event.
In his address, the institution’s Northern Nigeria representative, Dr Musari Audu Isyaku, said Rarara and three others — Alhaji Ahmed Saleh Jnr., Prof. Mustapha Abdullahi Bujawa, and Prof. Tarela Boroh — were honoured for their “outstanding performance and contribution to the development of humanity.”
“This honorary doctorate degree and professor awards is a testament of their unwavering commitment to excellence and community development,” Isyaku said.
Reacting, Rarara expressed joy that his talent and humanitarian efforts were recognised, urging Nigerian youths to embrace patience, dedication, and purpose in life.
Governor of Katsina State, Dr Umaru Dikko Radda, described Rarara as “a phenomenon and unifier” whose projects and songs extend beyond entertainment to humanitarian service and national unity.
“Rarara is not only using his talent to entertain but also to unify Nigerians. He stands as a symbol of tenacity and dedication,” Radda said.
Other dignitaries at the event included the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda; Minister of Transportation, Senator Sa’idu Ahmad Alkali; House Committee on Appropriation Chairman, Abubakar Kabir Bichi; Nasiru Sani Danlami (Katsina Central Rep.); and Abdulmumini Zannah Bungudu (Maru/Bungudu Rep.), among others.
Who is Rarara?
Born on September 13, 1986, in Katsina State, Dauda Kahutu Rarara rose to fame in 2015 through campaign songs for the All Progressives Congress (APC) during Nigeria’s general elections. His music became a powerful mobilising tool for the party.
A singer, songwriter, and performer, he is regarded as one of Northern Nigeria’s top political musicians. Recently, he released Omo Ologo (Child of Glory), a praise song for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which has gained popularity among the president’s supporters.
Rarara has also been active in politics, famously raising ₦57 million in 48 hours in 2020 from Buhari’s supporters to produce a video praising the former president. Despite controversies, including fund misuse allegations, he remains a prominent cultural and political figure in Nigeria.
