Uthman III Kalinumuwa

Uthman III, called Uthman Kalinumuwa and Uthman Daudumi, was briefly mai of the Kanem–Bornu Empire in the early 15th century, ruling approximately 1422–1423. Uthman ruled during the "Era of Instability", a chaotic period of internal and external conflict in the empire.

Life

Uthman was a son of mai Dawud Nikalemi. Uthman became mai in the early 15th century, succeeding his cousin Biri III Uthman.
Uthman's reign was very brief, perhaps shorter than a year. He was overthrown by a party led by the kaigama Nikale bin Ibrahim and the yerima Kade. Uthman fled from the country and sought refuge among the Hausa states, probably in the Kingdom of Kano. Uthman was succeeded as mai with Dunama IV, a nephew of Biri III.
Uthman probably died in his place of exile, presumably Kano. The site of his death has also alternatively been recorded as "Bursulum".