The name "Songhai" is derived from the Songhai Empire, a prominent West African empire that flourished from the 15th to the 16th centuries. The term is believed to originate from the Songhai people, who were one of the ethnic groups in the region. The empire was known for its wealth, trade, and centers of learning, particularly in cities like Gao and Timbuktu. The name symbolizes the rich cultural and historical legacy of this influential civilization.
The Songhai Empire began as an African state in eastern Mali, from the early 15th to the late 16th century.
the Mali Empire
Askia the Great.
the Moroccan army invaded Songhai
Moroccan army attack Songhai.
Safiya Songhai's birth name is Melissa Tamara Hendricks.
the Songhai people weared a clothes name Timbuktu
The Songhai Empire began as an African state in eastern Mali, from the early 15th to the late 16th century.
Ghana, Mali, and Songhai
The Songhai Empire began as an African state in eastern Mali, from the early 15th to the late 16th century.
the Mali Empire
Askia the Great.
Yes, songhai is a kingdom.
when did the empire songhai begin
The tree powerful kingdoms are Ghana, Songhai, and Mali
The capital of Songhai was Gao. It served as a major trading hub and political center for the Songhai Empire in West Africa.
the Moroccan army invaded Songhai