The dramatic 17-m pyramidal structure of the Tomb of Askia was built by Askia Mohamed, the Emperor of Songhai, in 1495 in his capital Gao. It bears testimony to the power and riches of the empire that ...

The dramatic 17-m pyramidal structure of the Tomb of Askia was built by Askia Mohamed, the Emperor of Songhai, in 1495 in his capital Gao. It bears testimony to the power and riches of the empire that ...

The Rivers government has pledged to revive the Songhai Integrated Farms to boost food production and create lasting job opportunities for the youth. Rivers Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete ...

And the kingdom was renowned for its artworks, made of bronze, iron and ivory, which often depicted the Obas and Iyobas. The 15th century also saw the rise of the Songhai Empire and their Warrior ...