History Kanem–Bornu and Northern Nigeria: Civilisation, Islam & Trade by Aminu Auwal 1 year ago by Aminu Auwal 1 year ago 3.6K views From around the 9th century to the 19th, Kanem and its successor, Bornu, were among the longest-lasting states in African history, centred around the Lake Chad basin. Their influence stretched … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTelegramEmail