~Some aspects of traditional religion were
preserved, including the sacred drum, the sacred fire, and the old types of
costume and hairstyle.
~Trade improved under Mohammed Ture Askiya, with gold, kola nuts and
slaves being the main export. Textiles, horses, salt and luxury goods were the
main imports
preserved, including the sacred drum, the sacred fire, and the old types of
costume and hairstyle.
~Trade improved under Mohammed Ture Askiya, with gold, kola nuts and
slaves being the main export. Textiles, horses, salt and luxury goods were the
main imports
Songhay is a language spoken by 3 million people in the Republics of Mali,
Niger, and Benin. There are several dialects of Song-hay. Because Mali, Niger,
and Benin are all French-speaking nations, many Songhay people living in these
states speak French.
Niger, and Benin. There are several dialects of Song-hay. Because Mali, Niger,
and Benin are all French-speaking nations, many Songhay people living in these
states speak French.