Media History, Cultural Broadcasting, Language Services, African Languages, Hausa Culture, International Communication, Anniversary Celebrations, Public Broadcasting, Community Engagement, Global Media

Citizen . 27 April 1992 . Pg 47

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The Voice of America (VOA) is celebrating its 50th anniversary, highlighting its Hausa Service, which broadcasts in the Hausa language to West Africa, particularly Nigeria and neighboring countries. The Hausa Service incorporates traditional song-poems into its programming, reflecting the rich oral culture of the Hausa people. With over 55 million speakers, Hausa is the most widely spoken African language in West Africa. The service airs two daily programs featuring news and feature segments on various topics. The anniversary celebration includes a special ceremony and a worldwide listeners' contest with exciting prizes, including a trip to the United States.

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The Voice of America (VOA) is celebrating its 50th anniversary, highlighting its Hausa Service, which broadcasts in the Hausa language to West Africa, particularly Nigeria and neighboring countries. The Hausa Service incorporates traditional song-poems into its programming, reflecting the rich oral culture of the Hausa people. With over 55 million speakers, Hausa is the most widely spoken African language in West Africa. The service airs two daily programs featuring news and feature segments on various topics. The anniversary celebration includes a special ceremony and a worldwide listeners' contest with exciting prizes, including a trip to the United States.