Dunama IV
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Reign15th century (2–4 years)
c. 1423–1425[a]
c. 1423–1425[a]
PredecessorUthman III Kalinumuwa
SuccessorAbdullah III Dakumuni
Diedc. 1425
"Nánigham"
"Nánigham"
| Dunama IV | |
|---|---|
| Mai of the Kanem–Bornu Empire | |
| Reign | 15th century (2–4 years) c. 1423–1425[a] |
| Predecessor | Uthman III Kalinumuwa |
| Successor | Abdullah III Dakumuni |
| Died | c. 1425 "Nánigham" |
| Issue | Biri IV (?) |
| Dynasty | Sayfawa dynasty (Idrisid[b]) |
| Father | Umar I Idrismi |
Dunama IV[c] (Dunama bin ʿUmar[3]) was mai (ruler) of the Kanem–Bornu Empire in the early 15th century, ruling approximately 1423–1425.[a] Dunama ruled during the "Era of Instability", a chaotic period of internal and external conflict in the empire.