Musawa opens up about failed marriage to Abdul Samad Rabiu

Hannatu Musawa, minister of art, culture, and creativeeconomy, 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 shemaintains a close relationship with her ex-husband. She explained that theirshared roots and long-standing ties between both families have made it naturalfor them to remain connected and respectful. She praised Rabiu, adding that she deeply admires him and isproud to remain associated with him. “Abdul Samad is my ex-husband. However, we happened to comefrom a background where once you’re joined together, you continue toparticipate 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 thatwe come from. His father and my father come from the same community, so thefamilies all knew each other even before we were born, and we were joined. “His grandmother, Hajia Bua, the matriarch of the family, issomebody that I continue to love very deeply. My daughter Hadiza is named afterher, 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 onprofound admiration and active encouragement. She hailed Rabiu’s characterbeyond his public persona as a business titan, highlighting his kindness andphilanthropy. “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 flourishesand to be proud to be associated with someone who has the kind of philanthropyand heart that Abdulsamad has. “People see him as a businessman, but I know him as a personwho 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 goodrelationship.” Reflecting on their past marriage, Musawa expressed noregrets, framing it as a foundational chapter that led to lasting personal andprofessional growth. “...To think about it, I’m not sure I would change anythingabout my marriage to Abdulsamad. I’m quite happy with the way things workedout, and I still maintain my friend and family, and I still have my career aswell, and the ability to inspire other women to be greater than perhaps whatthey 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 regretswhatsoever, absolutely just happiness and pride in him as a member of myfamily.”

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