My Father Willed The Rights Of His Published Books To A University - Aisha Abubakar Gimba, daughter of late writer.
Hajiya Aisha Abubakar Gimba is the eldest child of late writer, Abubakar Gimba. She holds a degree in English Language and currently works at the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai after leaving the banking sector. On March 10, 2017, Abubakar Gimba's 65th post-humous birthday, she spoke to the Art-Muse Fair Birthday Intercourse about her late father and his books.
TAMF: You
are the first child of the late writer, Abubakar Gimba. How would you describe
your late father?
Aisha
Abubakar Gimba: He was a father, that was always there for the
family, our friend and confidant irrespective of what one had to discuss with
him. We all looked up to him.
TAMF:
What is the fondest memory you keep of him?
Aisha
Abubakar Gimba: A disciplinarian with a loving heart. Funny when
he feels he has hurt your feelings but always tells you the truth. My fondest
memory, well, his love for his children. We never had to Consult anyone outside
the house because he was always there even when not physically there.
TAMF: You
have quite a lot of siblings trailing you. How does it feel to be the big
sister of the house?
Aisha
Abubakar Gimba: It's interesting and challenging. We sometimes
disagree,then agree. Generally, we get along because we still remain family.
TAMF:
Have you read all of his 16 published book?
Aisha
Abubakar Gimba: I have read the novels not the poetry collections.
Father and Daughter: Haj. Aisha A. Gimba and the late Abubakar Gimba |
TAMF: Why
have you not read the poetry collections?
Aisha
Abubakar Gimba: Poetry wasn't my favourite in school. I'm just
learning to appreciate it now.
TAMF:
What of the Essay collections?
Aisha
Abubakar Gimba: I have
TAMF:
What do you like most about his writings?
Aisha
Abubakar Gimba: The fact that he highlights issues that have to do
with society he lived in. Politics, leadership and the led. Religion, in the
context of the scriptures, family life,the roles of parents towards their
children and expectations from the children to the family, elders and society
at large. Education of both sexes especially the girl child. Matrimony,
experiences in both public and private sectors.
Late Abubakar Gimba |
TAMF: He
left a will on his published books. Could you let us into details of the will?
Aisha
Abubakar Gimba: The Rights have been given the Ahmadu Bello
University, Zaria. Other details are confidential for now till all formalities
are carried out.
TAMF:
What are the specific rights willed to ABU?
Aisha
Abubakar Gimba: The University & family are working on the
details and can't be made public till it's finalised.
Late Abubakar Gimba in Iowa, USA |
TAMF: Is
any of your siblings taking after him with writing?
Aisha
Abubakar Gimba: Yes, some have written some short stories
published in the dailies, others have diary entries taught us by our father. He
always says no day is an ordinary day. There is always something to write
about.
Late Abubakar Gimba at the University of Iowa, USA. |
TAMF:
While he was alive, your father was a huge Art Patron and Philanthropist. Is
the family thinking of something like a Foundation in his name to continue with
these good legacies he left?
Aisha
Abubakar Gimba: Yes. He had a Foundation called the Concern
Foundation that took care of accident victims and the less privileged in the
society. We are working towards continuing with the Foundation in his memory in
shaa Allah!
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