Isyaku's religious upbringing influenced his development as a young man, as a youth, he embraced Islamic scholarship and was popularly known as a Mallam.
The Sultanate of Damagaram was founded in 1731 (near Myrria, modern Niger) by Muslim Kanouri aristocrats, led by Mallam (r. 1736–1743).
Hailing from Nso, a kingdom located in the North West Province of Cameroon, Ajume Wingo received much of his early education from Christian and Muslim missionaries, and from a Bedouin teacher (whose title of Mallam Gargari translates to "invincible teacher") known for his toughness and draconian style of discipline.
Julia Mallam (born Juila Oglesby) in August 1982, (Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England) is a British actress, best known for playing Dawn Woods in Emmerdale.
Sanda Mallam Oumarou (born November 6, 1982 in Ngaoundéré) is a professional Cameroonian footballer currently playing for Diamaré FC.