Muhammadu Ndayako CMG CBE (1884–1962), popularly known as Baba Kudu, is the 9th Etsu Nupe, from 1935 till his death in 1962.
[2][3] He was born into 3rd Bida ruling house of Umaru Majigi.
He is the son of the 6th Etsu Nupe Malam Muhammad Makun[4] who was the son of the 3rd Etsu Nupe, Umaru Majigi.
Muhammadu Ndayako is a grand uncle to the 13th Etsu Nupe Yahaya Abubakar.
[2] Etsu Ndayako reigned for 26 years (1935–1962), also as his son the 12th Etsu Nupe Umaru Sanda Ndayako ruled for 28 years, being longest server of the throne.