Meroe; Great Zimbabwe; Lunda and Luba; Axum.
Meroe: the people of Meroe were the first to live near the Nile and were strong too. The area was great and filled with beauty but as the centuries came by ore and more kingdoms came by and moved near the area. While Meroe was gain no power the newer kingdoms that moved by was growing, and because of that the decline
of Meroe started to decline.
Great Zimbabwe: Great Zimbabwe grew dramatically by selling and trading goods such as, gold, iron and copper. They’ve worked to Save Rivers along the Indian Coast. With all the wealth and power they were gaining they became one of the most powerful kingdoms the elite kingdom. The kingdom was also good with herds of cattle and good on their stone architecture and their pottery. Yet with all their power they still decline because of that the kingdom was abandoned.
Lunda and Luba: these two kingdoms were the biggest most long lasting influences around they grew with agriculture, crafts, pottery, fishing, mining. After a long time of working they were considered a kingdom and with a lot of help from there trading salt and metal work.
And they lasted a really long time.
Ethiopia: Ethiopia was a Christian kingdom made by emperor lalibela around 1185 CE. But everyone was fighting for that area. The Portuguese and Muslims gave many threats, but they were able to stay alive and last.
Axum: Axum became the most influential market city and wealthiest too. Its location helped Axum majorly. They trade many things like ivory, gold, glass, and metal
goods. And they lasted till the 6 CE.