Songhai's Askia Dawud and the Great Canal of Kala

The Songhai Empire: Africa's Powerful Forgotten Kingdom — Fexingo History · Jul 24, 2026 · 5m · transcript

In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the agricultural and engineering marvels of the Songhai Empire under Askia Dawud, focusing on the construction of the Great Canal of Kala. This massive irrigation project transformed the Niger floodplain, turning arid land into fertile fields and sustaining the empire's growing population. Discover how the Sorko people, masters of water management, collaborated with the emperor to dig a canal over 4 kilometers long, diverting the Niger's waters to create a network of channels. Learn about the farari, the empire's…