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Prof. Hasiyatu Abubakari
Linguist, Academic, Board Director
About Prof. Hasiyatu Abubakari
Prof. Hasiyatu Abubakari is a linguist at the University of Ghana's Institute of African Studies, where she heads the Language, Literature and Drama Unit.
Research
Her work covers the grammar of Mabia languages of northern Ghana, language and gender, language and the environment, naming, folklore and popular culture. She is an honorary research associate at the School of Languages and Literatures at Rhodes University in South Africa and serves on the editorial boards of several journals. Avance Media listed her among Ghana's top 100 women board directors in 2026.
Frequently asked questions about Prof. Hasiyatu Abubakari
What is Prof. Hasiyatu Abubakari known for?
Prof. Hasiyatu Abubakari is a Linguist, Academic, Board Director.
What is Prof. Hasiyatu Abubakari's nationality?
Prof. Hasiyatu Abubakari is Ghanaian.
Personal Information
- Full Name
- Prof. Hasiyatu Abubakari
- Nationality
- Ghanaian
- Region
- Northern
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