The Songhai
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This article is about a geographic region in Niger. For Other uses, see Songhai (disambiguation).
The Songhai (also Songhay, Songhaytarey ([soŋaj]), ([soŋaj-tah-ʀai̯])) is an area in the northwestern corner of Niger's Tillabéri Region populated mainly by the Songhaiborai. [1] It is considered the heartland of the Songhai people and the sanctuary of their ancient pantheon and priestly class and the place in which the original lineage of the Sonni dynasty retreated after the coup d'etat of 1493 creating a secret society of magicians, the Sohance.[2][3][4][5]
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Songhai
Songhaytarey (meaning, "Songhai Homeland") | |
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Country | Niger |
Region | Tillabery Region (Southwestern Niger) |
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