Rabiu, Hannatu Musawa Share Warm Moment at Public Event

Billionaire industrialist and Chairman of BUA Group, Abdulsamad Isiyaka Rabiu, on Tuesday drew public attention after sharing a cordial moment with his former wife, Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, at a public event.

The brief but warm exchange between the two, who share children together, was captured on camera and quickly circulated on social media, prompting widespread reactions from Nigerians who praised the display of maturity and mutual respect.

Observers at the event described the interaction as friendly and dignified, reflecting a relationship built on shared history and continued responsibility as co-parents, despite the end of their marriage.

The moment stood out in a society where post-marital relationships between high-profile figures are often marked by tension or silence.

Mrs Musawa, a lawyer, writer and cultural advocate, has remained a prominent public figure in recent years, especially following her appointment into the federal cabinet.

Rabiu, on the other hand, is one of Africa’s leading industrialists, with interests spanning cement, sugar, flour and energy.

Public commentators have hailed the encounter as a positive example of civility, noting that it sends a strong message about peaceful coexistence, respect, and prioritising family bonds beyond personal differences.

While neither Rabiu nor Musawa has publicly commented on the moment, the interaction has continued to generate conversations online, with many Nigerians applauding what they see as “old love transformed into new respect.”