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EPISODE · Mar 13, 2026 · 19 MIN

Imani ya Afrika - Episode 17 - Sultans of the Sawahil

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This episode explores the spread of Islam along East Africa’s shores, from early settlements to the thriving ports and city states of the region. It also highlights the coastal dynasties, Omani sultans, trade networks and international contestation that shaped the region’s faith, culture, and language.

This episode explores the spread of Islam along East Africa’s shores, from early settlements to the thriving ports and city states of the region. It also highlights the coastal dynasties, Omani sultans, trade networks and international contestation that shaped the region’s faith, culture, and language.

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