Afa Zaa Ŋun Pag’ Ŋo Buɣuli

Afa-Zaa-Ngun-Pag-Ngo-Buguli

“Afanim Zaa Nini Binya Wudi Ningbu Ni Taribia?” (Why Are All of the Muslim Leaders Singing in the Mosque?)

This song is directed toward members of the Tijaniya community who practice singing in the mosque after prayers. This practiced is rebuked on the grounds that it is not sanctioned by the Qu’ran. Christians are the ones who sing in their houses of worship, but Muslims are not supposed to do this. According to Baba Issahak, this song brought about a period of long and intense conflict between the Tijaniya and Anbariya communities in Tamale, which continues to this day.  

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