: Zaria, Kaduna State
: The palace of the Emir of Zazzau
: Entrance Fee- Free
Accessibility- Approach the guardians nicely.
The Emir of Zazzau, known as Sarkin Zazzau in Hausa is the traditional ruler based in Zaria. The emir’s residence is in the historic palace in the town of Zaria. Born: 1966-06-08; Zaria city
The Emir of Zazzau, known as Sarkin Zazzau in Hausa is the traditional ruler based in Zaria, which was also known as Zazzau in the past. Although in centuries past, the emirs ruled as absolute monarchs, in the 20th and 21st centuries Nigerian traditional rulers hold little constitutional power, but wield considerable behind-the-scenes influence on the government. The emir’s residence is in the historic palace in the town of Zaria.