[1] Born in Tubali village (present-day Sokoto State, Nigeria) around 1890, Narambada's mother was a musician.
He initially played and sang Noma music, a rural folk tradition associated with his village.
[2][3] Narambada became a singer specializing in Gobir music, a genre characterized by praise singing for rulers and prominent figures.
His songs often touched on social issues, philosophical musings, and religious messages.
[4][5][6] Although details of his later life are scarce, Narambada recorded several songs, some of which remain popular today.