Hannatu Musawa, minister of art, culture, and creative economy, has opened up about her failed marriage to Abdul Samad Rabiu, billionaire industrialist and BUA Group chairman.
In an interview on MIC ON, the minister revealed that she
maintains a close relationship with her ex-husband. She explained that their
shared roots and long-standing ties between both families have made it natural
for them to remain connected and respectful.
She praised Rabiu, adding that she deeply admires him and is
proud to remain associated with him.
“Abdul Samad is my ex-husband. However, we happened to come
from a background where once you’re joined together, you continue to
participate in each other’s lives. We were married, and now we are family,
brother and sister, best of friends,” she said.
“I think it has a lot to do with the kind of families that
we come from. His father and my father come from the same community, so the
families all knew each other even before we were born, and we were joined.
“His grandmother, Hajia Bua, the matriarch of the family, is
somebody that I continue to love very deeply. My daughter Hadiza is named after
her, and of course his mother is like my mother.
“His mother is one of the sweetest, most wonderful, purest,
genuine souls I have ever known. So we continue to share a deep respect, love,
and support for each other.”
The minister painted a picture of a relationship built on
profound admiration and active encouragement. She hailed Rabiu’s character
beyond his public persona as a business titan, highlighting his kindness and
philanthropy.
“He’s my greatest cheerleader and supporter in my career,
and I continue to also be his greatest cheerleader,” she said.
“I shall continue to be proud to see the way he flourishes
and to be proud to be associated with someone who has the kind of philanthropy
and heart that Abdulsamad has.
“People see him as a businessman, but I know him as a person
who is the kindest person that I know. He is just a genuinely kind-hearted,
good human being, so it’s really very difficult not to continue to have a good
relationship.”
Reflecting on their past marriage, Musawa expressed no
regrets, framing it as a foundational chapter that led to lasting personal and
professional growth.
“…To think about it, I’m not sure I would change anything
about my marriage to Abdulsamad. I’m quite happy with the way things worked
out, and I still maintain my friend and family, and I still have my career as
well, and the ability to inspire other women to be greater than perhaps what
they would have thought they would be,” she added.
“Abdulsamad will always have my heart, no doubt about that.
He is one of the greatest experiences that I’ve ever had, but no regrets
whatsoever, absolutely just happiness and pride in him as a member of my
family.”
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