It literally means “2 days” in hausa.

But translations are like nicknames: there is more to the story.

Kwana Biu is actually the hausa’s way of saying “long time.” Basically, for a person you care about, not seeing them for two days should feel like torture.

It is a testament to the communal nature of living that held hausa communities together through time and seasons.

Check on those you care about today. 2 days is too long.

– Osasu Oviawe