Tag Archives: African Kingdoms

The Griots: History and Facts The Griots: History and Facts What is a Griot? In ancient Africa, storytellers and performers were known as griots. The majority of villages in the Mande people’s Western African culture had their own griot, who was often a man. The griots played a significant role …

Songhai Empire: History and Facts Songhai Empire: History and Facts Where was the Songhai Empire located? Situated along the Niger River and south of the Sahara Desert in Western Africa was the Songhai Empire. At its height, it covered a distance of more than a thousand miles, connecting the Atlantic …