From Mustapha Hodi, Kano
Worried by rising insecurity, especially in Northern Nigeria, a popular Hausa political singer, Dauda Adamu Kahutu, popularly known as Rarara, has organized a special prayer session in Kano State.
Rarara organized the prayer session in Kano state on Monday, under the umbrella of his newly established association, 13×13.
Speaking at the occasion, Rarara said the issue of insecurity bidevilling Nigeria request devine intervention, that is why he decided to hold the prayer session.
According to him, the event is not in any way connected to politics, but to seek God’s intervention against security challenges, despite the government’s efforts to tackle it.
Rarara, who also sings for other politicians, especially in the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC noted that peace is indispensable, especially as the country is heading to general elections in 2023.
He added that without peace, development would not be possible, adding that “even our businesses will not be possible.”
“We have gathered here to pray against rising insecurity in our beloved country, especially our northern region.
“Everybody is worried about the security situation in this country. There are a lot of efforts by the governments at all levels, but we need God’s intervention.
“That is why we are here to pray, to read the complete Qur’an and pray to God to help us with peace and harmony in our country, so that we continue to grow from all spheres of development,” Rarara said.
He also said that the event was an avenue for Kannywood industry artists to meet with one another and strengthen the existing relationship in the industry.
Peoples Daily reports that the event, which included recitation of complete Qur’an and slaughtering of camels, was greeted by virtually all Kannywood artists from across the states in the North.
