By 833AD Ancient Ghana had gained an international reputation of being the land of iron and gold. Trade was rich due to its position as an intersect between north and sub-Saharan and North Saharan Africa. The Sonkinke essentially became brokers who would add a commission / tax for the luxury of trading in Djenne. Brokers make their money by charging for their services of managing a transaction. This is the same for our stock brokers today.
We’re writing short black histories on the build up to releasing our Graphic Novel for Black History in June 2024.
To learn more about the Griots, go to blackhistory.school and go to the “West African’s golden age” section
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