Hausa Script for Film Festival

Taken Shiri: “Tafiya zuwa Abuja”

Program: “Journey to Abuja” (About 5 minutes)

Characters:

• Host (Mai Gabatarwa)
• Commenter (Mai Sharhi)

Mai Gabatarwa:
Sannu masu kallo! Barkanmu da sake haɗuwa a shirinmu na yawon buɗe ido. A yau za mu yi tafiya zuwa babban birnin Najeriya, wato Abuja. Abuja birni ne mai kyau sosai kuma yana da muhimmanci a siyasa da al’adu. A yau za mu bi wata matafiyi domin mu ga wasu wurare masu ban sha’awa a cikin birnin. Tare da mu akwai mai sharhi wanda zai bayyana mana abubuwa daban-daban. Barka da zuwa!

Hello viewers! Welcome back to our travel program. Today we will travel to Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja. Abuja is a very beautiful city and it is important politically and culturally. Today we will follow a traveler to see some interesting places in the city. With us is a commentator who will explain different things to us. Welcome!

Mai Sharhi:
Na gode sosai. Ina farin cikin kasancewa a nan. Abuja birni ne da aka tsara sosai, hanyoyi suna da faɗi kuma birnin yana da tsafta. Mutane daga kabilu daban-daban a Najeriya suna rayuwa a nan, saboda haka birnin yana nuna haɗin kai da bambancin al’adu.

Thank you very much. I am very happy to be here. Abuja is a well-planned city; the roads are wide and the city is very clean. People from different ethnic groups in Nigeria live here, so the city reflects unity and cultural diversity.

Mai Gabatarwa:
Madalla. To bari mu fara tafiyar. Ina wannan matafiyi zai fara ziyara bayan ya isa birnin?

Wonderful. Let’s begin our journey. Where will this traveler visit first after arriving in the city?

Mai Sharhi:
Da zarar mutum ya isa Abuja, ɗaya daga cikin wuraren da ya kamata ya ziyarta shi ne National Mosque. Wannan masallaci yana ɗaya daga cikin manyan alamomin birnin.

Once someone arrives in Abuja, one of the places they should visit is the National Mosque. This mosque is one of the main landmarks of the city.

Mai Gabatarwa:
Menene ya sa wannan wuri yake da muhimmanci sosai?

What makes this place so important?

Mai Sharhi:
Masallacin yana da babban dome mai launin zinariya kuma gine-ginensa suna da kyau sosai. Mutane da yawa suna zuwa domin yin ibada, amma kuma baƙi daga wurare daban-daban suna zuwa domin su ga kyawawan gine-ginen da kuma ɗaukar hotuna. Wannan wuri yana nuna muhimmancin addini a rayuwar mutane a Najeriya.

The mosque has a large golden dome and its architecture is very beautiful. Many people come there to pray, but visitors from different places also come to see the impressive building and take photographs. This place shows the importance of religion in the lives of people in Nigeria.

Mai Gabatarwa:
Hakika yana da ban sha’awa. Bayan wannan, ina matafiyinmu zai tafi?

It is truly fascinating. After that, where will our traveler go?

Mai Sharhi:
Mataki na gaba shi ne ziyartar Discovery Museum. Wannan gidan kayan tarihi wuri ne mai kyau domin koyo.

The next step is visiting the Discovery Museum. This museum is a very good place for learning.

Mai Gabatarwa:
Me mutane za su gani a wannan gidan kayan tarihi?

What will people see in this museum?

Mai Sharhi:
A cikin gidan kayan tarihi akwai abubuwa da yawa da ke nuna tarihin Najeriya, al’adu, da kuma ci gaban kimiyya. Dalibai da yara suna yawan zuwa wurin domin su koyi sabbin abubuwa. Hakanan akwai nune-nunen zamani da ke nuna yadda mutane suke rayuwa a baya da kuma yadda rayuwa ta canza a yau.

Inside the museum there are many exhibits showing the history of Nigeria, its cultures, and developments in science. Students and children often come there to learn new things. There are also modern exhibitions that show how people lived in the past and how life has changed today.

Mai Gabatarwa:
Wannan yana da amfani sosai, musamman ga masu son ilimi da tarihi.

That is very useful, especially for people who love knowledge and history.

Mai Sharhi:
Hakika. Bayan yawon kallo da koyo, wani lokaci matafiyinmu zai so ya huta ko ya ci wani abu mai sanyi.

Exactly. After sightseeing and learning, sometimes our traveler may want to relax or eat something cold.

Mai Gabatarwa:
Gaskiya ne! Tafiya na iya sa mutum ya gaji.

That’s true! Traveling can make someone tired.

Mai Sharhi:
Saboda haka za mu kai shi wani wuri mai daɗi domin cin ice cream, kamar Cold Stone Creamery.

So we will take him to a pleasant place to eat ice cream, such as Cold Stone Creamery.

Mai Gabatarwa:
Ah, wannan shago sananne ne sosai.

Ah, that shop is very famous.

Mai Sharhi:
Eh. A nan mutane suna iya zaɓar dandano daban-daban na ice cream, kamar cakulan, vanilla, ko strawberry. Mutane da yawa suna zuwa tare da abokai ko iyali domin su huta, su yi hira, kuma su ji daɗin abin sha mai sanyi musamman a rana mai zafi.

Yes. Here people can choose different flavors of ice cream, such as chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry. Many people come with friends or family to relax, chat, and enjoy a cold treat, especially on a hot day.

Mai Gabatarwa:
Wannan yana sa tafiyar ta zama mai daɗi sosai.

That really makes the trip more enjoyable.

Mai Sharhi:
Hakika. Amma Abuja ba kawai wuraren yawon buɗe ido ba ne. Har ila yau birnin yana da alaƙa da masu fasaha da marubuta.

Indeed. But Abuja is not only about tourist attractions. The city is also connected to artists and writers.

Mai Gabatarwa:
Wane misali za ka iya ba mu?

What example can you give us?

Mai Sharhi:
Misali akwai shahararriyar marubuciya kuma malamar wasan kwaikwayo mai suna Tess Onwueme. Ta shahara wajen rubuta wasannin kwaikwayo da ke magana game da al’adu, rayuwar mata, da al’ummar Afirka.

For example, there is a famous writer and playwright named Tess Onwueme. She is well known for writing plays that talk about culture, women’s lives, and African society.

Mai Gabatarwa:
To me yasa wannan yana da muhimmanci ga matafiyi?

So why is this important for a traveler?

Mai Sharhi:
Idan mutum yana sha’awar adabi ko wasan kwaikwayo, yana iya ziyartar yankin da take zaune a Abuja ko kuma wuraren da ake tattauna adabi da fasaha. Wannan yana nuna cewa Abuja ba kawai birnin gwamnati ba ne, amma har ila yau wuri ne da masu ilimi da masu fasaha suke rayuwa da aiki.

If someone is interested in literature or theatre, they can visit the area where she lives in Abuja or places where literature and art are discussed. This shows that Abuja is not only a government city, but also a place where scholars and artists live and work.

Mai Gabatarwa:
Wannan gaskiya ne. Don haka a cikin rana guda, matafiyinmu ya ga wuraren addini, wuraren tarihi, wuraren shakatawa, kuma ya koyi wani abu game da adabin Najeriya.

That is true. So in just one day, our traveler has seen religious sites, historical places, recreational spaces, and also learned something about Nigerian literature.

Mai Sharhi:
Eh, kuma wannan shi ne abin da ya sa Abuja take da ban sha’awa ga baƙi. Birnin yana haɗa tarihi, al’adu, ilimi, da rayuwar zamani.

Yes, and that is what makes Abuja interesting for visitors. The city brings together history, culture, knowledge, and modern life.

Mai Gabatarwa:
Na gode sosai da wannan bayani mai kyau da kuma wannan tafiya zuwa Abuja.

Thank you very much for this wonderful explanation and for taking us on this journey to Abuja.

Mai Sharhi:
Ni ma na gode.

Thank you as well.

Mai Gabatarwa:
Masu kallo, mun gode da kasancewa tare da mu a wannan tafiya. Muna fatan kun ji daɗin wannan shiri kuma wata rana za ku sami damar ziyartar Abuja da kanku. Sai mun sake haɗuwa a wani sabon shiri na yawon buɗe ido. Sai an jima!

Viewers, thank you for joining us on this journey. We hope you enjoyed this program, and perhaps one day you will have the chance to visit Abuja yourselves. We will meet again in another travel program. Goodbye!

[Kiɗan rufe shiri.]