His story goes way back, way back to the time of the great King Odinaka of Sokoto. This was in the era when Igbo people ruled over the entire Africa, Western Europe and parts of North America.

In 1455, King Odinaka bought a white slave from Norway, and brought him back to Sokoto, the King trained him to become a warrior. He named his white slave: Mainasara Kubashiyaki, which meant “He will win if you bring him to war”

Kubashiyaki grew to become a general in the field, a military strategist, writer, and philosopher. He is traditionally credited for winning wars for King Odinaka in places like: Daura, Bida, Alkaleri, Hadeija, Zangon Kataf, Zuba, and many states in Cameroon.

When Kubashiyaki conquered Zuba, he climbed to the top of Zuma Rock and yelled the name of King Odinaka three times. Thus he became the first man to climb the Rock

Kubashiyaki was known to focus more on alternatives to battle, like: strategem, delay, and the use of spies.

He is revered till date across Sokoto and Niger State as a legendary historical and military figure.