The African Caliphs: Political Leadership, Power, and Religion in West Africa during its Classical Islamic...

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Dr A Hannibal Hamdallahi

The African Caliphs

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Political Leadership, Power, and Religion in West Africa during its Classical Islamic Age: 11th-19th...

Dr A Hannibal Hamdallahi

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English

Sokoto Publishing
02 February 2026

Religion & politics; History of religion; Islam; Religious life & practice; Constitution: government & the state

The African Caliphs,

by Dr. A. Hannibal Hamdallahi, aims to critically examine the political behavior and leadership of West African Muslim rulers, known as African Caliphs, between the 11th and 19th centuries. It focuses on the personal level skills and strategies required to acquire, maintain, and sometimes lose political power. This work also explores the deep interconnections between religion and governance during this important period of West African political, social, and religious history. It seeks to provide a more integrated understanding of how religion influenced the governance of African Caliphs, and how their experiences offer valuable leadership lessons for contemporary leaders. By focusing on the intersection of religion and politics, and drawing from a wide array of scholarly traditions, the study aims to offer insights that not only illuminate historical episodes, but also inform current political practices

By: Dr A Hannibal Hamdallahi
Imprint: Sokoto Publishing
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 227g
ISBN: 9798999622402
Pages: 162
Publication Date: 02 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr. A. Hannibal Hamdallahi, PhD., is Associate Professor of Political Science and Assistant Dean of the School of Humanities and Behavioral Social Sciences at Fisk University, where he also directs the African American Studies program.

Reviews for The African Caliphs: Political Leadership, Power, and Religion in West Africa during its Classical Islamic Age: 11th-19th Centuries

""African Caliphs is the first serious - and very successful - attempt to combine the comparative and leader-by-leader approach to African Islamic political figures. This book captures the diverse and complex precolonial background of West African politics, and further connects the heritage of African Americans and other Diasporic Africans with their rich political past."" Princess Karen-Chatman - Princess Karen serves as Sovereign and CEO of The Official Royal House of Sori(R) As a direct descendant of Prince Abdulrahman Ibrahim Ibn Sori, she leads heritage preservation, anthropological research, and African diaspora studies initiatives. ""This work offers a sophisticated broader analysis of the politics of precolonial African Caliphs. This is an important work as political leaders continue to look to the past for guidance and insights as they navigate today's tumultuous political arena. A study into the political behavior of African Caliphs is a positive step in this direction. Scholars will be unable to neglect the politics of this important region in their future research and analysis on political behavior."" Dr. Sekou Franklin, Executive Director of the John Lewis Center for Social Justice at Fisk University, and former president of the National Conference of Black Political Scientists (NCOBPS)