ABSTRACT
The Kayi came from the east to N’jimi. The Kayi (Bulala) came to Alali, which is near N’jimi. The Kayi stayed there thirty-three years. The Kayi sought the kingship. They were descended on the mother’s side from the same stock as the Saifawa. Their mother was Aisa Bagdarimaram. The tribes of Kanuri with representative chiefs are as follows: —
The Mai
1.
Magumi.
(Figidoma)…
2.
Kayi.
(Liman Karagwaro Ligari Kiari)
3.
Mani (Kangu).
(The Shehu)
4.
Darman (Kuburi).
(Fugu Hassan)
5.
N’gal (N’galaga).
(Liman Abdurraman)
6.
Duk (N’galma Duku).
(Ligari Jabur)
7.
N’jidi (Kajidi).
