Abubakar Liyatu
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Reign14th century (0–1 years)
c. 1368–1369[a]
c. 1368–1369[a]
PredecessorUthman II
SuccessorIdris II Saradima and Dunama III
Diedc. 1369
"Shefiyári", Kanem
"Shefiyári", Kanem
| Abubakar Liyatu | |
|---|---|
| Mai of the Kanem–Bornu Empire | |
| Reign | 14th century (0–1 years) c. 1368–1369[a] |
| Predecessor | Uthman II |
| Successor | Idris II Saradima and Dunama III |
| Died | c. 1369 "Shefiyári", Kanem |
| Dynasty | Sayfawa dynasty (Dawudid[b]) |
| Father | Dawud Nikalemi |
Abubakar (Abū Bakr bin Dāwūd[2]), called Abubakar Liyatu[3][4][5] (meaning "Abubakar the Illustrious"[6]), was briefly mai (ruler) of the Kanem–Bornu Empire in the mid-14th century, ruling approximately 1368–1369.[a]