SEASON 4: The Mediterranean Prepares

Miniseries: Medieval West Africa

EPISODE 64: Trouble From Within

Today, we peel back the layers of early West African power to reveal the cracks forming in Wagadu—the empire we often call “proto-Ghana.” We also meet the Sanhaja, the Berber tribes who move between worlds, shaping the future of the Sahara and the Sahel. As Wagadu’s façade begins to splinter, new forces stir in the desert shadows.

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Music for this episode is called “Borders” by the incredibly talented Danijel Zambo. Check him out at https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/borders. [License Code: ZMKNFN3S9R6BYWFC]