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Research Overview

This thesis provides an informed analysis of the Al-Majiri child scholar as a lens to explore the causes, consequences and societal implications of the marginalisation of the Al-Majiri. Employing a multimodal approach, the research integrates postcolonial language theory, polyphony, advocacy and a violence-focused analytical framework, supplemented by interviews to enrich its methodology. The study in its originality focuses on the representation of the Al-Majiri in Born on a Tuesday, No Sweat, Songs of Almajiri, Kasko and ‘Dan Al-Majiri.’ Through the analyses of these texts across poems, film, song and prose works, the research offers fresh insights on the Al-Majiri scholarship. It investigates and questions how cultural art would serve as a potent medium for conveying the experiences, struggles, and aspirations of the Al-Majirai often without the direct participation of the Al-Majirai themselves. Fostering a deeper understanding of the Tsangaya education system and the identities of Al-Majirai, the study seeks to provide insights for scholars and contribute to shifts in public perceptions. The thesis further evaluates how cultural representations can shape and at times negatively influence government policy. Ultimately, the study highlights culture’s dual role as a mirror of societal concerns and a catalyst for change, advocating for its transformative potential in addressing the complexities of the Al-Majiri education system. To communicate with the general public, the thesis concludes with a lay summary.

Keywords: Al-Majiri; Northern Nigeria; Tsangaya; cultural representation; postcolonial language theory; polyphony; advocacy; violence-focused