Shehu Uthman Dan Fodio & Prophetess Kimpa Vita
49. Shehu Uthman Dan Fodio of Sokoto (ruled 1804-1817 AD)Founder of the Sokoto Caliphate in northern Nigeria The northern Nigerian city of Gobir itself faced a powerful threat from the Fulanis. Austere and fanatical in their religion, they no longer tolerated the laxness and growing corruption of the Hausa rulers. In 1804 they revolted against […]
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Robin Walker and Colleagues Black History Man Robin Walker is also known as The Black History Man the foremost historian and writer on all matters related to ancient and medieval African history. Find out more about him here. Everyday Life in an Early West African Empire Have you ever considered the following […]
