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Ghana lay in north Sahara where there was deep forest meaning that it would be the perfect place to trade
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In the mid-1000s Ghana was rich and powerful
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In the mid 1000's the Ghana empire was rich and powerful.Even thought the Ghana empire was powerful it collapsed because of an invasion.
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Mali became an empire thanks to a person named Sundial who took power away from local leaders and took the title as Mansa.
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Mali's most famous ruler was a Muslim named Mansa Musa. Mali reached power,wealth, and fame from Mansa skill leadership.
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When Mansa Musa died,his son who named was Maghan took over the throne,but unlike his father he was a weak ruler.When they got invade he couldn't stop them.
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AS the Songhai gained wealth they expanded their land and built an empire .
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After overthrowing Sunni Baru,Muhammad Ture decide the title askia. The title meant a high military rank.
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Morocco who was Songhai northern rival wanted to gain control of Songhai salt mine. Morocco sent an army to Songhai who had many weapons.In the end Songhai fell
