He was from borno descent

The Borno people had good diplomatic relationships with the then known world.
Below is 500 year old correspondence between Mai Idris of Borno empire and Sultan Murad The Ottoman Emperor

As at 2009 it was still being arguing if the first black pilot was from ottoman empire.

Does that make 1 dollar = 1 naira?... If no abeg jump and pass

Whao! What an amazing histroy.

SMBH:
Does that make 1 dollar = 1 naira?... If no abeg jump and pass

No it doesn't, but it tells you how industrious, independent and far reaching our ancestors were and we should be proud of it and aspire to attain such heights and not let petty and myopic bigotry and ethnicity define or narrow our aspirations

Saifulah:

No it doesn't, but it tells you how industrious, independent and far reaching our ancestors were and we should be proud of it and aspire to attain such heights and not let petty and myopic bigotry and ethnicity define or narrow our aspirations

South South have nothing in common with the North, kiss the truth. say hi to Boko Haram boys they are doing the will of Allah perfectly.

Saifulah:

No it doesn't, but it tells you how industrious, independent and far reaching our ancestors were and we should be proud of it and aspire to attain such heights and not let petty and myopic bigotry and ethnicity define or narrow our aspirations

Abegi... We know joor

Elvictor:


South South have nothing in common with the North, kiss the truth. say hi to Boko Haram boys they are doing the will of Allah perfectly.

I am tempted go down that myopic lane with you but I will not.

Saifulah:

I am tempted go down that myopic lane with you but I will not.

whoever taught you use of words should be hanged.
we are still praying for Boko Haram to fulfill the will of Allah by wiping all Northerners, send our regards to them.

Letter From Sheikh Of Borno To Sultan Mohammed Bello
Dated 23rd of Rabee-ul-thani, 1238; (Corresponding to January, 1824)


Praise be to God, and prayers and peace be unto the Apostle of God (Mohammed).
To the honoured and accomplished, the virtuous and munificent, the pattern of goodness and the standard of benevolence, head of the Soodanic kingdon, and ruler of the country of Hausa, our friend, the learned Mohammed Bello, son of the intelligent sheikh Ossman, whose soul may God shelter with the clouds of mercy and peace.
Our salutation, accompanied with affection as strong as the odour of musk, and as perpetual as the movement of the globe, and with the mercy and blessings of God, be unto you.
Hence, the cause of writing this letter and the purpose of its lines, is to acquaint you that the bearers are English travelers; whose nation, out of all the other Christians, has maintained with the Mooslemeen uninterrupted treaties of religious amity and friendship, established since ancient periods, which they inherited from their forefathers and ancestors; and on this account, they penetrate into Mooslemeen countries whenever they please, and traverse all provinces and lands in confidence and trust, without fear. They came to our country, sent to us by our virtuous and accomplished friend, the Lord Yousuf Pasha, master of Tripoli, to see and delight themselves with the wonders of the Land of Soodan, and to become acquainted with its rarities, as lakes, rivers, and forests (or gardens) ; equal to which are seldom seen in other countries.
After having accomplished their wishes, in seeing all the things that the land of Barnooh (Borno) and its environs contained, they felt anxious to visit your country from what they heard of the innumerable wonders therein. I have, therefore, permitted them to proceed on their journey, accompanying them with letters which explain their object.
You are well aware of what is stated in Alcoraanic sayings upon the subject of the obervance of honour, dictated by our Lord, the Apostle of God; and that the true Mooslemeen have always avoided shedding the blood of Christians, and assisted and protected them with their honour. Be then attentive to these travelers, and cast them not into the corners of neglect; let no one hurt them, either by words or deeds, nor interrupt them with any injurious behavior: but let them return to us, safe, and may the high God bestow upon you the best reward for your treatment to them, and insure to us and to you the path of righteousness for conduct in this life.
Our salutation may be given to all who are about you, and to those who are related to you in general. And peace be unto you.
(Sealed)
MOHAMMED EL-AMEEN EEN MOHAMMED EL-KANEMY

Unfortunately the Europeans had more less polite motives

Why does his name sound Turkish?

Borno amaka. I have many kanuri friends. They are good people. But some of them have boko haram relatives.

Nairalandian:
Why does his name sound Turkish?

He was a pilot in the Ottoman airforce in Istanbul, morden day Turkey