Songhai's Zarma Rebellion: The Empire's Internal War

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Zarma rebellion against the Songhai Empire, a lesser-known but pivotal conflict that exposed internal ethnic tensions. They discuss the Zarma people's origins as Sorko fishermen, their role in Sonni Ali's navy, and their marginalization under Askia Muhammad's centralization. The rebellion, led by a Zarma chief, is recounted through the Tarikh al-Sudan, highlighting the empire's fragile unity. The hosts also draw a thematic link to listener support, tying the idea of sustaining independent history storytelling to the episode's themes of overlooked struggles. This conversation reveals how Songhai's diversity was both its strength and its vulnerability. #SonghaiEmpire #Zarma #TarikhAlSudan #SonniAli #AskiaMuhammad #Sorko #NigerRiver #Gao #Timbuktu #WestAfrica #Sahel #Rebellion #EthnicConflict #FexingoHistory #MedievalAfrica #OralTradition #History #AfricanHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo