Songhai Empire Part 1: A Lesson on Bad Press

<p>The final of the three mighty medieval West African empires – Songhai ! In today’s episode we discuss largely its origins, how it morphed from a simple city state to the largest West African empire and how at the helm of all this was one of Africa’s greatest conquerors – Sonni Ali Ber. We discuss his influence on the region and why he was a divisive figure, even today.</p> <p>Follow us:<br> Twitter: @AfricasUntold_S<br> Instagram: @africasuntoldstories</p> <p><br></p> <p>Outro music provided by DCQ BEATZ: https://player.beatstars.com/?storeId=97074&amp;trackId=2559403</p>