Sani was born in Kumbotso Local Government, Kano State, Nigeria. He lost his hearing at the age of eight due to meningitis—a life-changing event that shaped his journey. Despite this challenge, Sani pursued an education at the Special Education Centre in Kano State, where he completed both his primary and post-primary education. His passion for learning led him to earn a National Certificate in Education (NCE) in Computer Science from Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education in Kumbotso.

Sani is now dedicated to advocating for the rights and inclusion of the deaf community. He creates short videos to promote Hausa Sign Language, aiming to raise awareness and educate others about sign language. Through his advocacy efforts, Sani strives to bridge communication gaps and foster a more inclusive society for individuals with hearing impairments.

Hausa Sign Language (HSL; Hausa: Maganar hannu or Harshen bebaye na ƙasar Hausa) is an Indigenous sign language of the Deaf community in northern Nigeria. There are no statistics on the number of users, but the most recent Ethnologue data (2022) estimated 20,000 speakers.

Sani and his team are creating a Hausa Sign Language dictionary with over 1,000 documented signs. To ensure cultural and linguistic accuracy, they are engaging the Deaf community through workshops and field visits. They will also capture regional variations. The dictionary will feature video recordings of each sign, along with translations, sign names, and cultural notes, ensuring clarity and accessibility. A professional videographer and sign language consultant will help produce high-quality video content, making the dictionary available in both digital and print formats. There are Hausa Sign Language dictionaries available, but they are all typically in print, without video support, so this will significantly expand access to language acquisition. The dictionary will be reviewed by the community before its final release and distributed freely online, as well as in print to schools and community centers. To encourage widespread adoption, the project will include outreach programs and collaboration with Deaf associations.