Usman Zamnagawa


Usman Zamnagawa Dan Shekarau, known as Usman Zamnagawa was the King of Kano from 1343 to 1349.

Ascension and Reign

Usman became King after he usurped his half brother Tsamiya and murdered him which earned him the epithet "Zamnagawa". His reign was characterized by peace throughout the land. At the behest of the Rumawa whose town had become populated and prosperous, he made his son "Sarkin Rumawa". He ruled for seven years and was succeeded by his Nephew, Ali Yaji Dan Tsamiya.