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The Songhai Empire's Forgotten Women Leaders
While history often centers on warriors like Sonni Ali and administrators like Askia Muhammad, the Songhai Empire relied heavily on a network of powerful women who shaped its political and economic landscape. This episode explores the lives of Della Kebda, the formidable queen mother whose counsel guided royal succession, and Kankou Sangone, the market woman who founded the empire itself. We examine how these women navigated the complex social structures of West Africa, wielding influence through kinship, commerce, and diplomacy in ways that defied modern assumptions about gender roles in…
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