Almami

Almami

Almami

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For other uses, see Almamy (disambiguation).

Almami (Arabic: المامي; Also: Almamy, Almaami) was the regnal name of Tukulor monarchs from 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.

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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. Malian independence leader Almamy Sylla and Guinean football player Almamy Schuman Bah are examples.

References

    • B. A. Ogot(ed). Africa from the Sixteenth to the Eighteenth Century. UNESCO General History of Africa (1999) ISBN 0-85255-095-2

    "almamy: (title In Futa Bundu, Futa Jallon, Futa Toro and the Sokoto Caliphate): a Fulfulde version of the title imam."
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