After his death, his name became a hereditary title passed down to his descendants, a tradition that continues to this day.
[1]: 71 [2] Dan Masanih was born in Katsina in 1595 to a family with Bornu origins.
[3][4] During the 17th-century, Dan Masanih became highly influential in Katsina after he helped prevent a Kwararafa invasion through his advice and prayers.
This accomplishment earned him a position as a valued adviser in the court of the Sarkin Katsina.
His legacy is also honored in other states, including Kano, where the title was famously held by 20th-century politician Maitama Sule,[5] and Sokoto.