In the seventh episode of the Candid History series, Dr. Stef Keris presents the history of Islam in East Africa through the life and legacy of the Negus of Ethiopia. This episode explores the following themes and subjects: ✔ How Islam entered the African continent in 615 C.E ✔ The legacy of Al-Najashi (Negus of Ethiopia) ✔ The history of Muslim Empires in Africa ✔ Islam in East Africa (Somalia, Kenya and the Swahili Coast) ✔ Pre-Islamic trade relations between African and Arabs ✔ The early history of Islam in Egypt