Gidan Makama Museum: Inside Kano city's rich heritage and enduring cultural significance, by Asma’u Yahaya Mustapha Nestled within the ancient city of Kano, Gidan Makama Museum stands at the heart of Kano’s old city as one of Nigeria’s oldest cultural landmarks. Beyond its mud walls and traditional architecture lies centuries of history that continue to shape cultural identity in Northern Nigeria. History Originally built in 1442 AD by Emir Abdullahi Dan Rumfa (Abdullahi Burja) as the residence of his grandson Rumfa (later Emir Rumfa), the mud-brick palace served as the seat of the...