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Fatima Lolo
Hajiya Fatima Lolo (MON), (born Fatima Muhammad Kolo in Pategi, Royal Niger Company; 19 January 1891 – 15 May 1997) was a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and historian.[1][2] Early lifeLolo married twice and could not bear a child in both marriages. She represented the Nupe Kingdom Emirate in most of their festivals and occasions. Before she became famous, she was notable for singing to farmers and hunters while dancing with a plate on her hand. She was later referred to as Sagi Ningbazi (Queen of Musicians) in Nupe language. She was awarded MON Member of the Order of the Niger by Shehu Shagari.[3] Lolo died at age 106 on 15 May 1997, after a brief illness.[citation needed] PoetryFatima Lolo was among 33 notable women whose poetry was published in a book.[4][clarification needed] References
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