Abubakar Liyatu

Abubakar Liyatu
Mai of the Kanem–Bornu Empire
Reign14th century (0–1 years)
c. 1368–1369
PredecessorUthman II
SuccessorIdris II Saradima and Dunama III
Diedc. 1369
"Shefiyári", Kanem
DynastySayfawa dynasty (Dawudid)
FatherDawud Nikalemi

Abubakar (Abū Bakr bin Dāwūd), called Abubakar Liyatu (meaning "Abubakar the Illustrious"), was briefly mai (ruler) of the Kanem–Bornu Empire in the mid-14th century, ruling approximately 1368–1369.