A JINX THAT WOULD HAVE BECOME A CURSE Emmanuel Nicholas The removal of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II from his position as the Emir of Kano by Governor Ganduje's government sent shockwaves through Nigeria and beyond. This event, which occurred in recent times, drew parallels with history as it echoed the dethronement of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi I 57 years ago by the then northern Nigeria regional government led by Ahmadu Bello. The struggle for the Sanusi family to break free from this cycle of dethronement and reinstatement has become a poignant narrative that symbolizes the clash between tradition, power, and the quest for redemption. The history of the Sanusi Emirs of Kano is deeply intertwined with the political landscape of northern Nigeria. Emir Muhammadu Sanusi I, the grandfather of Emir Sanusi 11, was dethroned as the 11th Emir of Kano in 1963 by Ahmadu Bello's government. This event marked a significant turning point in the history of the Sanusi dynasty and left a lasting