African History Series Kanem-Borno Empire

The History of Kanem-Borno Empire
What you'll learn
The creation of Kanem-Borno Empire.
The historic developments in Kanem-Borno Empire
Some notable kings under Kanem-Borno Empire
External influences of the Kanem-Borno Empire up to the European times
Requirements
Be able to understand and read English Language
Description
The Kanem-Borno Empire was one of the greatest most organized and powerful empires that existed in the West African sub region. It existed around the north eastern part of the present day Nigeria, parts of Chad, Cameroun, parts of Niger republic and some distant territories. The Empire existed in a two ways. The first one was Kanem Empire that had its capital at Njimi. It later collapsed. Its collapse led to developments that ended up creating another phased of the Empire that was known as Borno Empire. The developments will be discussed later. Borno had its capital at Ngarzagamo.This two phased Empire was created by the Kanuri speaking people. Some Historians refer to the two faced Empire as First Kanuri Empire for Kanem Empire while Second Kanuri Empire for Borno Empire. This nomenclature came to existence based on the fact that the two phased Empire was founded by the Kanuri speaking people. Majority of the Kanuri can be found in the North-Eastern part of Nigeria.The political structures of the Empire were centered on the king that went with the title Mai. Nobody can mention about the success, progress, strengthening of the Kanem Empire without mentioning the role played by the Saifawa Dynasty (Some may call it Seyfawa, Sayfawa, Sayfawa).This long line of kings and ruling lineage contributed immensely to the growth, success and advancement of the Empire.
Overview
Section 1: Introduction
Lecture 1 Introduction
Lecture 2 Developments Around the Formation of Kanem Phase of the Empire.
Section 2: Continution of Kanem Phase of the Empire
Lecture 3 The Expansion of Kanem and Some Notable Kings
Lecture 4 Political Structure and the Decline and Fall of Kanem
Section 3: Formation of Borno Phase of the Empire
Lecture 5 Establishment of Borno Empire and Some notable Kings
Lecture 6 The Reign of Mai Idris Alooma
Lecture 7 Borno After Mai Idris Alooma
Section 4: Emergence of the Shehu Dynasty
Lecture 8 How the Saifawa Dynasty lost control of Borno Empire to the Shehu Dynasty
Lecture 9 Borno Empire under Shehu Umar
Lecture 10 The Collapse of the Shehu Dynasty and the Europeans Entrance
Anyone that has interest in History especially African History