About the Journal

The Rumfa Journal of Arts, Bayero University, Kano (RUMJABUK) is a peer-reviewed academic journal of the Department of Arts and Humanities, School of Continuing Education (SCE), Bayero University, Kano. Established to advance knowledge, foster rigorous scholarly inquiry, and provide a reputable forum for intellectual engagement, the journal publishes research across all disciplines of the Arts and Humanities, including Arabic, English, Hausa, Literature, Culture, Folklore, History, Linguistics, Islamic Studies, Translation Studies, and related fields.

Rumfa Journal is committed to maintaining the high standards expected of internationally recognized academic publications. For the 2026 edition, all manuscripts were evaluated by independent, highly qualified reviewers from accredited universities and tertiary institutions in strict accordance with internationally accepted principles of academic publishing. The review process was conducted with the utmost objectivity, fairness, and scholarly integrity. The Editorial Board congratulates authors whose papers have been accepted for publication and encourages contributors whose submissions did not meet the required standards to carefully consider reviewers’ feedback and undertake the necessary revisions for future submission.

It is hoped that this edition of the Rumfa Journal of Arts will be intellectually stimulating, academically enriching, and professionally rewarding for its readership. The editors’ express sincere appreciation to all contributors for their commitment to scholarly excellence and to the sustained quality of the journal. The Editorial Board also acknowledges, with deep gratitude, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Haruna Musa, the Management of Bayero University, the Dean of the School of Continuing Education, and the staff of the Department of Arts and Humanities for their invaluable guidance, institutional support, and encouragement. May Almighty Allah continue to grant wisdom, guidance, and success to all engaged in this noble academic enterprise.