Hamisu Sa’id Yusuf, known professionally as Hamisu Breaker, is a Hausa singer and songwriter celebrated as one of the most emotionally resonant storytellers in Northern Nigerian music, with a catalogue that speaks directly to love, longing and everyday life in the region.

Born on 27 February 1992 in Dorayi, Kano State, Hamisu Breaker’s earliest introduction to performance came not through singing but through dance. His stage name, “Breaker,” comes from his early skill in breakdancing, a talent that would later shape his stage presence and showmanship as a performer. Even as a teenager, he spent hours practising, writing lyrics and performing wherever he could find an audience.

Music eventually became his primary calling, and Hamisu Breaker has since built a devoted following that stretches from the streets of Kano to playlists across Nigeria and the diaspora. His songs are known for feeling real and unmistakably Hausa, resonating with listeners through direct, heartfelt storytelling rather than elaborate production.

He remains one of the most frequently featured Hausa artists on collaborative tracks, appearing alongside names like Namenj, Nazifi Asnanic, Fati Niger and Ado Gwanja, including on the widely streamed single “Saheeba.” His catalogue continues to grow through both solo releases and features, reflecting his standing as one of the genre’s most in-demand voices.

With a career built on authenticity and a natural gift for connecting with Hausa-speaking audiences, Hamisu Breaker remains one of the defining voices carrying Northern Nigerian music forward into new generations of listeners.