The Songhai Empire: Africa's Powerful Forgotten Kingdom — Fexingo History
The Koyam: Songhai's Slave Soldier Caste — Fexingo History
This episode of Fexingo History discusses the Koyam, an elite slave-soldier caste in the Songhai military. It covers their origins, their role in military campaigns, their unique status, training, and their eventual betrayal, and reflects on their legacy.