[2] Principal wife and paternal cousin of Suleyman, Kassi ruled jointly with her husband, as was traditional.
Having one's name read in the pulpit during Muslim services in the mosque is an honor due only to an actual sovereign, not a mere consort.
The noble ladies of the court took Kassi's side, continuing to recognize her legitimacy and refusing to honor the new royal wife.
Such insubordination – they threw earth on their heads to honor Kassi while throwing earth on their hands to insult Bendjou – soon angered Suleyman and his new wife, to the point that Kassi was forced to seek sanctuary in the mosque.
[2] Kassi was the mother of Kassa, who succeeded Suleyman briefly before being replaced by his cousin Mari Diata II.