In history who is sonni ali

Sonni Ali (also known as Sonni ʿAlī ʿBara) was the first ruler of the Songhai Empire in West Africa. He reigned from 1464 to 1492. Sonni Ali was a brilliant military strategist and expanded the empire significantly through conquest, capturing key cities like Timbuktu and Djenné. He is remembered for his effective administration and for consolidating Songhai's power, making it one of the largest states in African history.