Fasama

Fasama was a consort of mai Dunama I Umemi of the Kanem–Bornu Empire (r. 1097–1150/1151) and the mother of Dunama's heir, Bir I Othman (r. 1150/1151–1174/1176).^[1] Fasama took power in the empire after Dunama's death in Egypt, with Bir I apparently being entirely under her influence during at least the early part of his reign.^[2] Fasama is even said to have imprisoned Bir at one point, illustrating the great power she commanded.^[2]

Fasama
Spouse	Dunama I Umemi
Issue	Bir I Othman
Dynasty	Sayfawa dynasty (by marriage)

Although she effectively ruled the empire, Fasama is generally excluded from lists of rulers of Kanem–Bornu.^[1][3][4]