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Songhai's Water Spirits: The Sorko Navy
The Songhai Empire’s dominance over the Niger River was not just a matter of land control but of aquatic mastery. This episode explores the Sorko, a specialized caste of fishermen and boatmen who formed the backbone of the Songhai navy. We examine how their intimate knowledge of the Niger Inland Delta allowed them to patrol vast waterways, transport troops, and enforce imperial authority. From building flat-bottomed vessels to navigating treacherous currents, the Sorko were indispensable to the empire’s military and economic power. We also look at the spiritual dimension of their work…
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