The Kanem-Bornu Empire was an empire that existed in modern Chad and Nigeria. It was known to the Arabian geographers as the Kanem Empire from the 9th century AD onward and lasted as the independent kingdom of Bornu until 1900. At its height it encompassed an area covering not only much of Chad, but also parts of modern southern Libya, eastern Niger, northeastern Nigeria and northern Cameroon. The history of the Empire in the longue durée is mainly known from the Royal Chronicle or Girgam discovered in 1851 by the German traveller Heinrich Barth.
The origins of Kanem Empire are very unclear. Until today, historiographical debates oppose the followers of a foundation of Kanem-Bornu by populations from the ancient Near East and followers of a more local development. Some researches try to connect the creation of Kanem-Bornu with exodus from the collapsed Assyrian Empire c. 600 BC to the northeast of Lake Chad. The intensity of scholar discussions around this theory proves that the question hasn't been solved yet, and we must be very cautious concerning early formation of Kanem-Bornu.
Our first discussion about one of Nigeria's own empires. Dr Catel discusses the origin of the Kanem Borno Empire and how it spread and covered what is now modern day Borno in Today's Nigeria.
BNH is going to be like a crash course (or an edutainment series) on Nigerian history, but along the way will also touch on other parts of West African history.
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Additional reading:
A History of Nigeria. Toyin Falola
History of West Africa Vol 1 ed. Ade Ajayi & Michael Crowder
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published: 16 Jul 2018
Kanem–Bornu Empire Powerful Empires in History
The Kanem–Bornu Empire existed in areas which are now part of Cameroon, Chad and Nigeria. It was known to the Arabian geographers as the Kanem Empire from the 8th century AD onward and lasted as the independent kingdom of Bornu until 1900. The Kanem Empire was located in the present countries of Chad, Nigeria and Libya. At its height it encompassed an area covering not only most of Chad, but also parts of southern Libya and eastern Niger, northeastern Nigeria and northern Cameroon. The Bornu Empire was a state in what is now northeastern Nigeria, in time becoming even larger than Kanem, incorporating areas that are today parts of Chad, Niger, Sudan, and Cameroon. The early history of the Empire is mainly known from the Royal Chronicle or Girgam discovered in 1851 by the German travelle...
published: 13 Apr 2021
African History: Kanem Empire
Here I discuss the Great Kanem Empire and its influence in Central Africa. I also discuss the civil war and the military might of the Kanem Empire.
Sources:
Ethnogenesis from within the Chadic State. Some Thoughts on the History of Kanem-Borno by Dierk Lange Journal Paideuma
"The Mune as the Ark of the Covenant between Duguwa (Kanembu) and Sefuwa (Kanembu - Mayi)" Borno Museum Society Newsletter 66-67 (2006), 15-25.
published: 26 Apr 2014
Idris Alooma: The Greatest King of the Kanem-Bornu Empire
Idris Alooma (c.1538–1596) was Mai (King) of the Kanem-Bornu Empire (1396–1893), which was located mainly in present-day Chad and Nigeria. An outstanding statesman, Kanem-Bornu reached the zenith of his power under his rule.
Alooma is remembered for his military skills, administrative reform, and Islamic piety. His contributions are primarily known via his chronicler, Ahmad bin Fartua.
The military prowess of Idris Alooma was outstanding. His army was probably the first in Africa to have muskets which he procured from the Ottoman Empire.
Like his Songhai contemporaries, he was a patron of learning, attracting scholars from many other African countries to live in Bornu. He also improved navigation on the Yobe River as he had initially ordered the construction of larger, flat-bottomed v...
published: 02 May 2021
Kanem–Bornu Empire
The Kanem–Bornu Empire existed in areas which are now part of Cameroon, Chad and Nigeria. It was known to the Arabian geographers as the Kanem Empire from the 8th century AD onward and lasted as the independent kingdom of Bornu until 1900. The Kanem Empire was located in the present countries of Chad, Nigeria and Libya. At its height it encompassed an area covering not only most of Chad, but also parts of southern Libya and eastern Niger, northeastern Nigeria and northern Cameroon. The Bornu Empire was a state in what is now northeastern Nigeria, in time becoming even larger than Kanem, incorporating areas that are today parts of Chad, Niger, Sudan, and Cameroon. The early history of the Empire is mainly known from the Royal Chronicle or Girgam discovered in 1851 by the German travelle...
published: 19 Apr 2021
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The Kanem–Bornu Empire existed in areas that are now part of Cameroon, Chad, and Nigeria. It was known to the Arabian geographers as the Kanem Empire from the 8th century AD onward and lasted as the independent kingdom of Bornu (the Bornu Empire) until 1900. The Kanem Empire (c. 700–1380) was located in the present countries of Chad, Nigeria, and Libya.
Watch this Episode as Dr. Bunmi sheds light on this intriguing kingdom.
#KanemBornuKingdom #AfricanSeries #AfricanHistory
published: 30 Apr 2021
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Rise and Fall of The Kanuri Empire
The Islamic Kanuri empire was founded about 9th century , when the Kanuri succeeded in imposing their authority on the politically disunited communities of the Lake Chad basin.
Modern-day Kanuri people are the descendants of the Sefawa Dynasty of the Kanem Empire. The Sefawa dynasty is regarded as one of the longest-lived in the history of the world, ruling for about a thousand year. Watch!
published: 28 Feb 2020
Tale of Two Empires | The Family Tree of the Monarchs of the Kanem-Bornu Empire (784-Present)
In this video, I go over the family tree of the Mais of the Kanem-Bornu Empire. Enjoy!
Download a copy of the family tree here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-Rf9t91eUbNw3w-FuSmw6sE3ltxVwat4
If you would like to send a family tree you've created to me, please contact me at [email protected] and I'll showcase it in a folder here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kJBObZVigfcdXlioXoKB_S0ijT_iSq45
Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCraMAcm3uSqPUDUNfhDEvYQ?sub_confirmation=1
SOURCES:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanem%E2%80%93Bornu_Empire
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Main_Page (For some reason, the Ukrainian and Portugese Wikipedias have much more info on the Kanem-Bornu rulers and their genealogy).
- http://www.afropede...
Our first discussion about one of Nigeria's own empires. Dr Catel discusses the origin of the Kanem Borno Empire and how it spread and covered what is now moder...
Our first discussion about one of Nigeria's own empires. Dr Catel discusses the origin of the Kanem Borno Empire and how it spread and covered what is now modern day Borno in Today's Nigeria.
BNH is going to be like a crash course (or an edutainment series) on Nigerian history, but along the way will also touch on other parts of West African history.
Disclaimer: PRONUNCIATION MAY VARY DUE TO ACCENT
You can directly support Basic Nigerian History at https://www.patreon.com/ronuspirit
Subscribe for as little as $1 to keep up with everything we're doing. Free is nice, but if you can afford to pay a little every month, it really helps us to continue producing this content.
Additional reading:
A History of Nigeria. Toyin Falola
History of West Africa Vol 1 ed. Ade Ajayi & Michael Crowder
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Our first discussion about one of Nigeria's own empires. Dr Catel discusses the origin of the Kanem Borno Empire and how it spread and covered what is now modern day Borno in Today's Nigeria.
BNH is going to be like a crash course (or an edutainment series) on Nigerian history, but along the way will also touch on other parts of West African history.
Disclaimer: PRONUNCIATION MAY VARY DUE TO ACCENT
You can directly support Basic Nigerian History at https://www.patreon.com/ronuspirit
Subscribe for as little as $1 to keep up with everything we're doing. Free is nice, but if you can afford to pay a little every month, it really helps us to continue producing this content.
Additional reading:
A History of Nigeria. Toyin Falola
History of West Africa Vol 1 ed. Ade Ajayi & Michael Crowder
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The Kanem–Bornu Empire existed in areas which are now part of Cameroon, Chad and Nigeria. It was known to the Arabian geographers as the Kanem Empire from the 8...
The Kanem–Bornu Empire existed in areas which are now part of Cameroon, Chad and Nigeria. It was known to the Arabian geographers as the Kanem Empire from the 8th century AD onward and lasted as the independent kingdom of Bornu until 1900. The Kanem Empire was located in the present countries of Chad, Nigeria and Libya. At its height it encompassed an area covering not only most of Chad, but also parts of southern Libya and eastern Niger, northeastern Nigeria and northern Cameroon. The Bornu Empire was a state in what is now northeastern Nigeria, in time becoming even larger than Kanem, incorporating areas that are today parts of Chad, Niger, Sudan, and Cameroon. The early history of the Empire is mainly known from the Royal Chronicle or Girgam discovered in 1851 by the German traveller Heinrich Barth.
Theories on the origin of Kanem
Kanem was located at the southern end of the trans-Saharan trade route between Tripoli and the region of Lake Chad. Besides its urban elite, it also included a confederation of nomadic peoples who spoke languages of the Teda–Daza group.
The Kanem–Bornu Empire existed in areas which are now part of Cameroon, Chad and Nigeria. It was known to the Arabian geographers as the Kanem Empire from the 8th century AD onward and lasted as the independent kingdom of Bornu until 1900. The Kanem Empire was located in the present countries of Chad, Nigeria and Libya. At its height it encompassed an area covering not only most of Chad, but also parts of southern Libya and eastern Niger, northeastern Nigeria and northern Cameroon. The Bornu Empire was a state in what is now northeastern Nigeria, in time becoming even larger than Kanem, incorporating areas that are today parts of Chad, Niger, Sudan, and Cameroon. The early history of the Empire is mainly known from the Royal Chronicle or Girgam discovered in 1851 by the German traveller Heinrich Barth.
Theories on the origin of Kanem
Kanem was located at the southern end of the trans-Saharan trade route between Tripoli and the region of Lake Chad. Besides its urban elite, it also included a confederation of nomadic peoples who spoke languages of the Teda–Daza group.
Here I discuss the Great Kanem Empire and its influence in Central Africa. I also discuss the civil war and the military might of the Kanem Empire.
Sources:
Et...
Here I discuss the Great Kanem Empire and its influence in Central Africa. I also discuss the civil war and the military might of the Kanem Empire.
Sources:
Ethnogenesis from within the Chadic State. Some Thoughts on the History of Kanem-Borno by Dierk Lange Journal Paideuma
"The Mune as the Ark of the Covenant between Duguwa (Kanembu) and Sefuwa (Kanembu - Mayi)" Borno Museum Society Newsletter 66-67 (2006), 15-25.
Here I discuss the Great Kanem Empire and its influence in Central Africa. I also discuss the civil war and the military might of the Kanem Empire.
Sources:
Ethnogenesis from within the Chadic State. Some Thoughts on the History of Kanem-Borno by Dierk Lange Journal Paideuma
"The Mune as the Ark of the Covenant between Duguwa (Kanembu) and Sefuwa (Kanembu - Mayi)" Borno Museum Society Newsletter 66-67 (2006), 15-25.
Idris Alooma (c.1538–1596) was Mai (King) of the Kanem-Bornu Empire (1396–1893), which was located mainly in present-day Chad and Nigeria. An outstanding states...
Idris Alooma (c.1538–1596) was Mai (King) of the Kanem-Bornu Empire (1396–1893), which was located mainly in present-day Chad and Nigeria. An outstanding statesman, Kanem-Bornu reached the zenith of his power under his rule.
Alooma is remembered for his military skills, administrative reform, and Islamic piety. His contributions are primarily known via his chronicler, Ahmad bin Fartua.
The military prowess of Idris Alooma was outstanding. His army was probably the first in Africa to have muskets which he procured from the Ottoman Empire.
Like his Songhai contemporaries, he was a patron of learning, attracting scholars from many other African countries to live in Bornu. He also improved navigation on the Yobe River as he had initially ordered the construction of larger, flat-bottomed vessels for his fleet. #HistoryVille #IdrisAlooma
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:24 The Mai of Bornu
01:46 Diplomatic Relations and Reign
02:48 Economy and Trade
03:36 What did Idris Alooma accomplish?
05:11 Ngazargamu
06:20 Idris Alooma Death and Legacy
07:41 Next Video
Idris Alooma (c.1538–1596) was Mai (King) of the Kanem-Bornu Empire (1396–1893), which was located mainly in present-day Chad and Nigeria. An outstanding statesman, Kanem-Bornu reached the zenith of his power under his rule.
Alooma is remembered for his military skills, administrative reform, and Islamic piety. His contributions are primarily known via his chronicler, Ahmad bin Fartua.
The military prowess of Idris Alooma was outstanding. His army was probably the first in Africa to have muskets which he procured from the Ottoman Empire.
Like his Songhai contemporaries, he was a patron of learning, attracting scholars from many other African countries to live in Bornu. He also improved navigation on the Yobe River as he had initially ordered the construction of larger, flat-bottomed vessels for his fleet. #HistoryVille #IdrisAlooma
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:24 The Mai of Bornu
01:46 Diplomatic Relations and Reign
02:48 Economy and Trade
03:36 What did Idris Alooma accomplish?
05:11 Ngazargamu
06:20 Idris Alooma Death and Legacy
07:41 Next Video
The Kanem–Bornu Empire existed in areas which are now part of Cameroon, Chad and Nigeria. It was known to the Arabian geographers as the Kanem Empire from the 8...
The Kanem–Bornu Empire existed in areas which are now part of Cameroon, Chad and Nigeria. It was known to the Arabian geographers as the Kanem Empire from the 8th century AD onward and lasted as the independent kingdom of Bornu until 1900. The Kanem Empire was located in the present countries of Chad, Nigeria and Libya. At its height it encompassed an area covering not only most of Chad, but also parts of southern Libya and eastern Niger, northeastern Nigeria and northern Cameroon. The Bornu Empire was a state in what is now northeastern Nigeria, in time becoming even larger than Kanem, incorporating areas that are today parts of Chad, Niger, Sudan, and Cameroon. The early history of the Empire is mainly known from the Royal Chronicle or Girgam discovered in 1851 by the German traveller Heinrich Barth.
Theories on the origin of Kanem
Kanem was located at the southern end of the trans-Saharan trade route between Tripoli and the region of Lake Chad. Besides its urban elite, it also included a confederation of nomadic peoples who spoke languages of the Teda–Daza group.
The Kanem–Bornu Empire existed in areas which are now part of Cameroon, Chad and Nigeria. It was known to the Arabian geographers as the Kanem Empire from the 8th century AD onward and lasted as the independent kingdom of Bornu until 1900. The Kanem Empire was located in the present countries of Chad, Nigeria and Libya. At its height it encompassed an area covering not only most of Chad, but also parts of southern Libya and eastern Niger, northeastern Nigeria and northern Cameroon. The Bornu Empire was a state in what is now northeastern Nigeria, in time becoming even larger than Kanem, incorporating areas that are today parts of Chad, Niger, Sudan, and Cameroon. The early history of the Empire is mainly known from the Royal Chronicle or Girgam discovered in 1851 by the German traveller Heinrich Barth.
Theories on the origin of Kanem
Kanem was located at the southern end of the trans-Saharan trade route between Tripoli and the region of Lake Chad. Besides its urban elite, it also included a confederation of nomadic peoples who spoke languages of the Teda–Daza group.
What was the Kanem Bornu Kingdom Known For? | Sankofa Pan African Series | History Of Kanem Bornu Kingdom |
The Kanem–Bornu Empire existed in areas that are no...
What was the Kanem Bornu Kingdom Known For? | Sankofa Pan African Series | History Of Kanem Bornu Kingdom |
The Kanem–Bornu Empire existed in areas that are now part of Cameroon, Chad, and Nigeria. It was known to the Arabian geographers as the Kanem Empire from the 8th century AD onward and lasted as the independent kingdom of Bornu (the Bornu Empire) until 1900. The Kanem Empire (c. 700–1380) was located in the present countries of Chad, Nigeria, and Libya.
Watch this Episode as Dr. Bunmi sheds light on this intriguing kingdom.
#KanemBornuKingdom #AfricanSeries #AfricanHistory
What was the Kanem Bornu Kingdom Known For? | Sankofa Pan African Series | History Of Kanem Bornu Kingdom |
The Kanem–Bornu Empire existed in areas that are now part of Cameroon, Chad, and Nigeria. It was known to the Arabian geographers as the Kanem Empire from the 8th century AD onward and lasted as the independent kingdom of Bornu (the Bornu Empire) until 1900. The Kanem Empire (c. 700–1380) was located in the present countries of Chad, Nigeria, and Libya.
Watch this Episode as Dr. Bunmi sheds light on this intriguing kingdom.
#KanemBornuKingdom #AfricanSeries #AfricanHistory
The Islamic Kanuri empire was founded about 9th century , when the Kanuri succeeded in imposing their authority on the politically disunited communities of the ...
The Islamic Kanuri empire was founded about 9th century , when the Kanuri succeeded in imposing their authority on the politically disunited communities of the Lake Chad basin.
Modern-day Kanuri people are the descendants of the Sefawa Dynasty of the Kanem Empire. The Sefawa dynasty is regarded as one of the longest-lived in the history of the world, ruling for about a thousand year. Watch!
The Islamic Kanuri empire was founded about 9th century , when the Kanuri succeeded in imposing their authority on the politically disunited communities of the Lake Chad basin.
Modern-day Kanuri people are the descendants of the Sefawa Dynasty of the Kanem Empire. The Sefawa dynasty is regarded as one of the longest-lived in the history of the world, ruling for about a thousand year. Watch!
In this video, I go over the family tree of the Mais of the Kanem-Bornu Empire. Enjoy!
Download a copy of the family tree here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/...
In this video, I go over the family tree of the Mais of the Kanem-Bornu Empire. Enjoy!
Download a copy of the family tree here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-Rf9t91eUbNw3w-FuSmw6sE3ltxVwat4
If you would like to send a family tree you've created to me, please contact me at [email protected] and I'll showcase it in a folder here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kJBObZVigfcdXlioXoKB_S0ijT_iSq45
Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCraMAcm3uSqPUDUNfhDEvYQ?sub_confirmation=1
SOURCES:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanem%E2%80%93Bornu_Empire
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Main_Page (For some reason, the Ukrainian and Portugese Wikipedias have much more info on the Kanem-Bornu rulers and their genealogy).
- http://www.afropedea.org/list-of-mais-kings-of-kanem-bornu
#africa #genealogy #history
In this video, I go over the family tree of the Mais of the Kanem-Bornu Empire. Enjoy!
Download a copy of the family tree here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-Rf9t91eUbNw3w-FuSmw6sE3ltxVwat4
If you would like to send a family tree you've created to me, please contact me at [email protected] and I'll showcase it in a folder here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kJBObZVigfcdXlioXoKB_S0ijT_iSq45
Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCraMAcm3uSqPUDUNfhDEvYQ?sub_confirmation=1
SOURCES:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanem%E2%80%93Bornu_Empire
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Main_Page (For some reason, the Ukrainian and Portugese Wikipedias have much more info on the Kanem-Bornu rulers and their genealogy).
- http://www.afropedea.org/list-of-mais-kings-of-kanem-bornu
#africa #genealogy #history
Our first discussion about one of Nigeria's own empires. Dr Catel discusses the origin of the Kanem Borno Empire and how it spread and covered what is now modern day Borno in Today's Nigeria.
BNH is going to be like a crash course (or an edutainment series) on Nigerian history, but along the way will also touch on other parts of West African history.
Disclaimer: PRONUNCIATION MAY VARY DUE TO ACCENT
You can directly support Basic Nigerian History at https://www.patreon.com/ronuspirit
Subscribe for as little as $1 to keep up with everything we're doing. Free is nice, but if you can afford to pay a little every month, it really helps us to continue producing this content.
Additional reading:
A History of Nigeria. Toyin Falola
History of West Africa Vol 1 ed. Ade Ajayi & Michael Crowder
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The Kanem–Bornu Empire existed in areas which are now part of Cameroon, Chad and Nigeria. It was known to the Arabian geographers as the Kanem Empire from the 8th century AD onward and lasted as the independent kingdom of Bornu until 1900. The Kanem Empire was located in the present countries of Chad, Nigeria and Libya. At its height it encompassed an area covering not only most of Chad, but also parts of southern Libya and eastern Niger, northeastern Nigeria and northern Cameroon. The Bornu Empire was a state in what is now northeastern Nigeria, in time becoming even larger than Kanem, incorporating areas that are today parts of Chad, Niger, Sudan, and Cameroon. The early history of the Empire is mainly known from the Royal Chronicle or Girgam discovered in 1851 by the German traveller Heinrich Barth.
Theories on the origin of Kanem
Kanem was located at the southern end of the trans-Saharan trade route between Tripoli and the region of Lake Chad. Besides its urban elite, it also included a confederation of nomadic peoples who spoke languages of the Teda–Daza group.
Here I discuss the Great Kanem Empire and its influence in Central Africa. I also discuss the civil war and the military might of the Kanem Empire.
Sources:
Ethnogenesis from within the Chadic State. Some Thoughts on the History of Kanem-Borno by Dierk Lange Journal Paideuma
"The Mune as the Ark of the Covenant between Duguwa (Kanembu) and Sefuwa (Kanembu - Mayi)" Borno Museum Society Newsletter 66-67 (2006), 15-25.
Idris Alooma (c.1538–1596) was Mai (King) of the Kanem-Bornu Empire (1396–1893), which was located mainly in present-day Chad and Nigeria. An outstanding statesman, Kanem-Bornu reached the zenith of his power under his rule.
Alooma is remembered for his military skills, administrative reform, and Islamic piety. His contributions are primarily known via his chronicler, Ahmad bin Fartua.
The military prowess of Idris Alooma was outstanding. His army was probably the first in Africa to have muskets which he procured from the Ottoman Empire.
Like his Songhai contemporaries, he was a patron of learning, attracting scholars from many other African countries to live in Bornu. He also improved navigation on the Yobe River as he had initially ordered the construction of larger, flat-bottomed vessels for his fleet. #HistoryVille #IdrisAlooma
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:24 The Mai of Bornu
01:46 Diplomatic Relations and Reign
02:48 Economy and Trade
03:36 What did Idris Alooma accomplish?
05:11 Ngazargamu
06:20 Idris Alooma Death and Legacy
07:41 Next Video
The Kanem–Bornu Empire existed in areas which are now part of Cameroon, Chad and Nigeria. It was known to the Arabian geographers as the Kanem Empire from the 8th century AD onward and lasted as the independent kingdom of Bornu until 1900. The Kanem Empire was located in the present countries of Chad, Nigeria and Libya. At its height it encompassed an area covering not only most of Chad, but also parts of southern Libya and eastern Niger, northeastern Nigeria and northern Cameroon. The Bornu Empire was a state in what is now northeastern Nigeria, in time becoming even larger than Kanem, incorporating areas that are today parts of Chad, Niger, Sudan, and Cameroon. The early history of the Empire is mainly known from the Royal Chronicle or Girgam discovered in 1851 by the German traveller Heinrich Barth.
Theories on the origin of Kanem
Kanem was located at the southern end of the trans-Saharan trade route between Tripoli and the region of Lake Chad. Besides its urban elite, it also included a confederation of nomadic peoples who spoke languages of the Teda–Daza group.
What was the Kanem Bornu Kingdom Known For? | Sankofa Pan African Series | History Of Kanem Bornu Kingdom |
The Kanem–Bornu Empire existed in areas that are now part of Cameroon, Chad, and Nigeria. It was known to the Arabian geographers as the Kanem Empire from the 8th century AD onward and lasted as the independent kingdom of Bornu (the Bornu Empire) until 1900. The Kanem Empire (c. 700–1380) was located in the present countries of Chad, Nigeria, and Libya.
Watch this Episode as Dr. Bunmi sheds light on this intriguing kingdom.
#KanemBornuKingdom #AfricanSeries #AfricanHistory
The Islamic Kanuri empire was founded about 9th century , when the Kanuri succeeded in imposing their authority on the politically disunited communities of the Lake Chad basin.
Modern-day Kanuri people are the descendants of the Sefawa Dynasty of the Kanem Empire. The Sefawa dynasty is regarded as one of the longest-lived in the history of the world, ruling for about a thousand year. Watch!
In this video, I go over the family tree of the Mais of the Kanem-Bornu Empire. Enjoy!
Download a copy of the family tree here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-Rf9t91eUbNw3w-FuSmw6sE3ltxVwat4
If you would like to send a family tree you've created to me, please contact me at [email protected] and I'll showcase it in a folder here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kJBObZVigfcdXlioXoKB_S0ijT_iSq45
Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCraMAcm3uSqPUDUNfhDEvYQ?sub_confirmation=1
SOURCES:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanem%E2%80%93Bornu_Empire
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Main_Page (For some reason, the Ukrainian and Portugese Wikipedias have much more info on the Kanem-Bornu rulers and their genealogy).
- http://www.afropedea.org/list-of-mais-kings-of-kanem-bornu
#africa #genealogy #history
The Kanem-Bornu Empire was an empire that existed in modern Chad and Nigeria. It was known to the Arabian geographers as the Kanem Empire from the 9th century AD onward and lasted as the independent kingdom of Bornu until 1900. At its height it encompassed an area covering not only much of Chad, but also parts of modern southern Libya, eastern Niger, northeastern Nigeria and northern Cameroon. The history of the Empire in the longue durée is mainly known from the Royal Chronicle or Girgam discovered in 1851 by the German traveller Heinrich Barth.
The origins of Kanem Empire are very unclear. Until today, historiographical debates oppose the followers of a foundation of Kanem-Bornu by populations from the ancient Near East and followers of a more local development. Some researches try to connect the creation of Kanem-Bornu with exodus from the collapsed Assyrian Empire c. 600 BC to the northeast of Lake Chad. The intensity of scholar discussions around this theory proves that the question hasn't been solved yet, and we must be very cautious concerning early formation of Kanem-Bornu.
These ranged from the Hausa states and Kanem-Bornu empire in the north, the Jukun states in the north central region, to Yoruba states in the south west, and Igboland and Delta City-states in the south.
The fall of the SonghaiEmpire marks the end of the region's role as a trading crossroads. Area splinters into smaller kingdoms including the Kanem-Bornu Empire around LakeChad, the Sultanate of A�r in the north, and Hausa kingdoms and others.
The Kanem-Bornu empire at its greatest extent ... We think the answer is the Kanem-Bornu empire , a civilisation that existed for over 1,000 years – beginning around 700 AD. At its height, the empire ...