The Borno Basin people whose Kanuri nation built the Kanem-Bornu Empire — one of Africa's longest-lasting states — whose Islamic scholarly tradition made Borno one of the great centers of learning in the entire African continent.
Kanuri people — the founding nation of the Kanem-Bornu Empire, one of Africa's most enduring political entities whose successive states dominated the Lake Chad Basin for over a millennium, controlling the trans-Saharan trade routes that carried slaves, ivory, and natron northward while bringing horses, textiles, and Islamic scholarship southward. The Mai kings of Bornu corresponded with North African sultans and Ottoman rulers as equals, and the empire's capital Ngazargamu was one of sub-Saharan Africa's largest cities at its peak. Today's Kanuri people in northeastern Nigeria, Niger, Chad, and Cameroon carry the heritage of that millennial empire in their language, Islamic traditions, and cultural identity. This interactive t-shirt connects you to that Lake Chad empire and Kanuri Nigerian heritage legacy with a QR code linking to the full story.
HERITAG is a purpose-driven brand that celebrates cultural diversity and awareness. Wear and share your social identity and cultural heritage with a unique collection of interactive t-shirts that carry flags of ethnic groups in Nigeria. Create informative and fun moments by inviting people to scan the visible QR code and learn about the diverse population in Nigeria.
Making products on demand instead of in bulk also helps reduce overproduction, and this quality t-shirt is made especially for you as soon as you place an order.
Few more details about this t-shirt: • Scannable QR code printed on the back for an interactive and fun experience • Designed to educate about a nation's proud history and rich culture • Custom print-on-demand unisex t-shirt • 100% cotton Gildan t-shirt. Soft, comfy, pre-shrunk jersey knit • Sport Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester • Heather colors are 50% cotton, 50% polyester • Classic fit, taped neck and shoulders for soft feel • Double seam at sleeves and bottom hem for more durability • Fabric weight: 5.0-5.3 oz./yd² (170-180 g/m²)
