Fasama

Fasama was a consort of mai Dunama I Umemi of the Kanem–Bornu Empire (r. 1097–1150/1151) and the mother of Dunama's heir, Bir I Othman (r. 1150/1151–1174/1176). Fasama took power in the empire after Dunama's death in Egypt, with Bir I apparently being entirely under her influence during at least the early part of his reign. Fasama is even said to have imprisoned Bir at one point, illustrating the great power she commanded.

Although she effectively ruled the empire, Fasama is generally excluded from lists of rulers of Kanem–Bornu.