Nana Asma’u Nigerian Philosopher
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| First Name |
Nana
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| Last Name |
Asma’u
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| Birthday |
30th November, 1792
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| Birthplace |
Sokoto Caliphate
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| Died |
1864
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| Place of Death |
Sokoto Caliphate
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| Nationality |
Nigerian
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| Occupation Text |
Islamic scholar
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| Occupation |
Philosopher
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Nana Asmaʼu (full name: Nana Asmaʼu bint Shehu Usman dan Fodiyo, Arabic: نانا أسماء بنت عثمان فودي; 1793–1864) was a Fula princess, poet, teacher, and a daughter of the founder of the Sokoto Caliphate, Usman dan Fodio.
She remains a revered figure in northern Nigeria.
She is held up by some as an example of education and independence of women possible under Islam, and by others as a precursor to modern feminism in Africa.
