Tribute to Our Mother, Our Sagi Nupe
Princess Hajiya Aishetu Ndayako - Makama (Yasoniyan) Sagi Nupe _Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Raji'un_ On Friday, 23rd October 2026, we lost our mother, our grandma, and our great-grandma. Princess Hajiya Aishetu Ndayako - Makama, the Sagi Nupe, the Princess with the highest ranking in Nupe land, has returned to Allah. She was the daughter of the late 9th Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Muhammadu Ndayako, Baba Kudu, of the Umaru Majigi Royal Family. She was the wife of our father, Alhaji Abubakar Daniyan Makama. But to us, she was simply sweet Mama. Mama was humble, calm, and soft-spoken. She listened to everyone. She loved everyone. She gave to everyone. As Sagi Nupe, she settled disputes, counselled families, and brought peace where there was trouble. Her home was open to all. Her heart was open to all. We shall miss her smile, her prayers, her kindness, and her motherly care. Nupe land will miss her. We will all miss her dearly. She leaves behind children, grandchildren and great-grandchildre...