Africa For one griot, the unearthing of this ancient West African capital offers vindication April 16, 20256:23 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered Ari Daniel ...

AFRICAN ART -- "Recent Acquisitions and Promised Gifts," through Jan. 5. Open indefinitely: "The Ancient West African City of Benin, 1300-1897"; "The Art of the Personal Object"; "Images of Power ...

ARI DANIEL, BYLINE: Kaabu emerged in the 13th century as a coastal province within the kingdom of Mali in West Africa. But when Mali fell a few hundred years later, Kaabu became independent.

SIRIO CANOS-DONNAY: It played a key role in many events of historical importance for the world, including early African statehood, and it survives all the way till the late 19th century.

For one griot, the unearthing of this ancient West African capital offers vindication Ari Daniel April 16, 2025 / 3:23 pm 5 mins ...