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Almami

Almami (; 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.

Famous holders of the title

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 the Toucouleur vassal state of Kaarta.
Samori Ture of the Wassoulou Empire.
Maba Diakhou Bâ, almamy of Rip in the Saloum region of Senegal.

Places

Almami Rural LLG in Papua New Guinea

Proper name

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)

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

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