Time Period
Year: 1460 CE
Key Historical Context:
Mali Empire is in decline
Songhai Empire is on the rise
Swahili Coast thrives through trade
Ethiopia resists foreign invasions
Europeans begin exploring the oceans
This period serves as a perfect divergence point for an alternate history scenario.
Main Character Name: Malik Kamanzi
Reborn Name: Sundiata II
Past Life:
African political economist and military historian
Specialized in empire logistics and global trade systems
New Identity:
A minor prince in a Sahelian kingdom destined for collapse
Core Personality:
Cold strategist
Long-term planner
Believes unity equals survival
Pragmatic rather than idealistic
Goal:
Establish a unified African superpower before European colonization begins