Almami
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Almami(Arabic:المامي;Also:Almamy,Almaami) was the regnal name ofTukulor monarchsfrom the eighteenth century through the first half of the twentieth century. It is derived from the Arabic Al-Imam, meaning "the leader", and it has since been claimed as the title of rulers in other West African theocratic monarchies.
Famous holders of the title
[edit]- Ibrahim Sori,Imamate of Futa Jallon.
- Karamokho Alfa,Imamate of Futa Jallon
- Bokar Biro,Imamate of Futa Jallon
- Almamy Ahmadou of Timbo
- Almany Niamody of theToucouleurvassal state ofKaarta.
- Samori Tureof theWassoulou Empire.
- Maba Diakhou Bâ,almamy of Rip in the Saloum region ofSenegal.
Places
[edit]- Almami Rural LLGin Papua New Guinea
Proper name
[edit]In recent times the word has become a proper name in some areas of West Africa in honor of the historical figures known by the title. Malianindependence leaderAlmamy SyllaandGuineanfootball playerAlmamy Schuman Bahare examples.
References
[edit]- B. A. Ogot(ed). Africa from the Sixteenth to the Eighteenth Century. UNESCO General History of Africa (1999)ISBN0-85255-095-2
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