Maitatsine
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| Born | Maroua |
|---|---|
| Cameroon | |
| Died | Kano |
| Nigeria | |
| December 1980 | |
| Kano | |
| Nigeria | |
| Date of birth | January 1,1927 |
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| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 876629 |
Maitatsine Life story
Mohammed Marwa, best known by his nickname Maitatsine, was a controversial Muslim preacher in Nigeria. Maitatsine is a Hausa word meaning "the one who damns" and refers to his curse-laden public speeches against the Nigerian state. His militant followers were known as the Yan Tatsine.