In 1420.
The Songhai Empire (sometimes spelled Songhay) is regarded by scholars and laymen alike as one of Africa's greatest empires. The Songhai Empire rose to particularly lofty heights in the late 1400s during the magnificent rule of Sunni Ali. During the reign of Sunni Ali most of what was formerly the Ghanaian and Mali Empires were incorporated into the Songhai Empire
the invasion of the Moroccans.
trade and conquests; also located on major trading routes and built its empire by conquering neighboring territory
The Songhai empire controled the gold and salt trade, which gave them their money and power over West Africa.
Songhai empire
Songhai Empire ended in 1591.
Songhai was a historical empire in West Africa, and it did not have a formal flag as we know it today. However, the empire had various symbols and emblems that represented its power and influence.
The languages of the Songhai Empire in Africa included:SonghaiMalinkéMandinkaFulaniBozoSoninkeHausaMooré
Songhai became a powerful empire because they controlled the river and trade with peoples to the north and south. Thus, they started gaining both wealth and power.
when did the empire songhai begin
The Songhai Empire no longer exists. It ended in about 1591.