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Long before colonial borders and modern nations, the Songhai Empire ruled much of West Africa and became one of the largest and most powerful empires in world history.
This 3-minute storytelling documentary explores the rise, peak, and fall of Songhai—an empire built on trade, military strength, and knowledge, with legendary cities like Gao and Timbuktu at its heart.
In this video, you’ll discover:
🔥 How Songhai controlled gold and trans-Saharan trade routes
🔥 The military genius of Sunni Ali
🔥 The reforms and leadership of Askia the Great
🔥 Why gunpowder weapons changed Africa’s balance of power
🔥 The lasting lessons from Songhai’s fall
Songhai did not fall because it was weak.
It fell because the world was changing.
🌍 WHY THIS STORY MATTERS
Songhai’s history proves that Africa once built empires that rivaled any in the world. Understanding its rise and fall helps restore Africa’s place in global history.
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Songhai was not forgotten—it was ignored.