The Mossi Raids: Mali's Northern Nemesis
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In this episode of The Mali Empire: The Richest Civilization in History, Lucas and Luna explore the Mossi raids that plagued the empire's northern frontier for centuries. They dive into the origins of the Mossi people, their warrior culture, and key incursions into Mali territory. Lucas explains how Mansa Musa's successors like Mansa Sulayman struggled to contain these invasions, and how the Mossi states of Yatenga and Ouagadougou posed a persistent threat. The conversation covers the Mossi cavalry tactics, their unique social structure, and the legendary ruler Naaba Kango. Lucas also reflects on the long-term impact of the raids on Mali's stability and trade routes, drawing from sources like the Tarikh al-Sudan and Ibn Battuta's accounts. A fascinating look at an often-overlooked chapter of West African history. #MossiRaids #MaliEmpire #MansaSulayman #Yatenga #Ouagadougou #NaabaKango #TarikhAlSudan #IbnBattuta #WestAfrica #Cavalry #Mande #Sahel #History #FexingoHistory #MossiKingdom #MansaMusa #NigerBend #Warriors #SundiataKeita #Timbuktu Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
