Hausa Music Star Rarara Receives Honorary Doctorate from Foreign University

Popular Hausa political singer Dauda Kahutu, widely known as Rarara, has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the European-American University, Commonwealth of the Dominican Republic of Panama.

Rarara received the Doctor of Science in Humanitarian Service, Music, and Entertainment during the university’s 23rd convocation ceremony, held on Saturday at the NICON Luxury Hotel in Abuja.

The event drew high-profile attendees, including Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, who praised Rarara as a “defining factor” in Nigerian politics and culture. The governor described the award as a recognition of both Rarara’s artistic impact and his contributions to community development and grassroots political mobilisation.

“Rarara is not just a musical icon but also a philanthropist and a unifying voice in our democratic journey,” Radda said. He added that the honour represents not only a personal milestone but a collective achievement for Katsina State and the nation at large.

The ceremony underscored Rarara’s political influence, attracting top officials including APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, Minister of Transportation Sa’idu Alkali, and other federal lawmakers.

The university’s Northern Nigeria representative, Musari Isyaku, said Rarara and other honorees including Ahmed Saleh Jnr., Mustapha Abdullahi Bujawa, and Tarela Boroh were recognized for excellence in service and societal impact.

In his acceptance speech, Rarara dedicated the award to the people of Katsina State and Nigeria, and pledged to expand his humanitarian efforts. He also encouraged Nigerian youth to pursue their goals with “patience, purpose, and dedication.”