By Sadiq Abbas Sanusi (Abba)
With tears that shall never be forgotten, I write of a man who embodied royalty in every fiber of his being. Galadiman Kano, Abbas Sanusi, was not just a royal by blood—he lived, breathed, and walked the essence of royalty.
In a time when Kano saw many princes, none could compare to the dignity, grace, and leadership of this extraordinary man.
Born into the most prestigious lineage, Abbas Sanusi was the grandson of the late Emir of Kano Abdullahi Bayero and the son of the revered Emir of Kano Muhammad Sanusi (the first).
He was a nephew to both the late Emir Muhammad Inuwa and the late Emir Ado Bayero.
He was the uncle of Emir Muhammad Sanusi (the second) and a cousin to the Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero. He bore the prestigious title of Galadiman Kano—the highest-ranking traditional title, second only to the Emir himself.
Galadima served under multiple emirs with unmatched loyalty and wisdom, not merely as a traditional leader but as a true artist, designer, choreographer, and coordinator of the monarchy.
His influence extended far beyond Kano, earning him reverence and respect throughout the northern emirates. His name was synonymous with royalty itself.
A living legend of royalty, Galadima Abbas Sanusi was more than a man—he was a symbol of tradition, honor, and nobility. He was a king in every sense but title. And though he has passed, he will forever remain our king in spirit.
He was not only the Galadiman Kano; he was our father. And the end of this era marks the beginning of his eternal reign in our hearts. Forever, he will be the king who was.
