Kade II Afunu

Kade II Afunu (Kade Afunu bin Idrīs^[1]) was the mai of the Kanem–Bornu Empire in 1389–1390,^[1] ruling during a century-long chaotic period of internal and external conflict.

Kade II Afunu
Mai of the Kanem–Bornu Empire
Reign	1389–1390
Predecessor	Muhammad II
Successor	Bir III Othman
Dynasty	Sayfawa dynasty
Father	Idris I

Life

Kade Afunu was a son of Idris I and an unknown mother.^[2] He succeeded his brother Muhammad II^[2] as mai in 1389.^[1] The surname Afunu (sometimes rendered A'fno or A'funu) may mean that Kade Afunu's mother was of Hausa (A'fno) origin.^[3]

The late 14th century, during which Kade Afunu ruled, was a period of acute political instability in Bornu, marked by internal conflict between members of the imperial family^[2] as well as external conflict, primarily with the Bilala people in the east.^[3] Kade Afunu resumed the offensive against the Bilala but was killed in battle against them after less than a year on the throne.^[3] He was succeeded by his brother Bir III Othman.^[2]