Attempting to form the BIGGEST EMPIRE - CK3 Uniting Africa

Today in Crusader Kings 3 (CK3) We start in Africa 867AD ruler of a small tribe, and attempt to unite all of Africa under OUR Banner.
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[@gustavidsater9631]

In this universe people who say that Africa is a country are actually right

[@SnapStrategy]

Finally, 10 year old me was correct

[@SirSquier]

Let's go

[@tiktak3093]

When you say people you mean americans, right?

[@Dusk237]

@@tiktak3093 europeans too

[@GabeIDK2]

@@tiktak3093no

[@DrEdelweiss]

Numidia might be a good name for the empire, it's what the romans called all kingdoms south of the northern coast nations. In mythology there was a king of kings ruling a lot of kingdoms there, sp it would make sense.

[@AlexandriaTheSecond]

Niggeria sounds pretty good to me tho

[@MausOfTheHouse]

Please unite Georgia in the 867 start, it's damn near impossible because of the Abbasids nearby

[@SnapStrategy]

Thanks for the suggestion! ill check it out!!

[@Fufubandit]

W

[@MausOfTheHouse]

@@Fufubandit Indeed

[@minmaxtax]

Easy ... become their vassal and break free later when you are already a king.

[@MausOfTheHouse]

@@minmaxtax That's basically cheating + they don't accept vassalage usually

[@hugowhissell7398]

You can always use the integrate title task from your Chancellor to integrate the county of Bure in you primary title witch should be past to you primary heir.

[@Quarks123]

isn't that only for dejure part for your primary titel (the empire) to make the empire bigger ? i think it will still be split. i think it would have only worked as a duke with that duchy.

[@aleksandarmanojlovic4988]

It doesn't work like that, the comment above me said it right

[@ck9292]

Sometimes when you end a war that requires a border or a second kingdom-level holy war in a row, I have noticed that the game makes you pass a day to a few days before the same option pops up for another war. It is as if it needs those days to pass in order for it to register/realize the new reality of the map. Great videos!

[@ilikecake683]

Yeah I have noticed that, it's the same with vassalising, it takes them a minute to realise your lands are no longer distant from theirs.

[@frankiecedeno3724]

You need to pick the zealotry intent to make the pilgrimage more pious and get more piety events.

[@erebus1892]

22:10 Regarding the succession stuff you were on about, when it comes to partition laws, if you want one heir to inherit everything within one kingdom title, you normally need to have another kingdom title to give to your other heir as well. So, for instance, your primary heir would inherit the empire of Guinea and the kingdom of Mali (as it is de jure part of your capital), but your secondary heir would inherit say the kingdom of Sahara (had you not given it away), if it had been kept. Likewise, if there were two potential empires within your borders on confederate partition, the secondary heir would inherit the non-primary empire, unless regular partitition or high partition was enacted. Either way, disinheriting, killing heirs, or setting them up for doom (i.e. with them inheriting poor territories that can easily be taken away/invaded), is the best way about it should you not have primogeniture or just one viable male heir (or female/both, depending on religion/culture!)

[@crackage12567]

In the latest update if you land your sons they lose their inheritance of the land you want to keep. You should have been giving out the kingdoms you took to your sons, keeping in the family is much stronger now and you get so much dynasty points if your dynasty owns kingdoms.

[@Rasta_124]

As a Nigerian hearing Igbu instead of igBO is kinda hilarious most of the time you just say it EXACTLY how it’s spelled

[@sandroork]

20:50 Did you really just do a Kingdom Tier War for 1 County? :D

[@SnapStrategy]

Yeah, didnt realise till after lmao

[@sandroork]

@@SnapStrategy To be fair, that County is as big as some Kingdoms.

[@Iollipop87]

20:50 mate, you did a kingdom level holy war for just a duchy 😂 because the other land he held was not inside that kingdom

[@gasalpha879]

For name of the empire you can go with "Alkebulan", its the original ancient name of africa, and it means "mother of mankind", i think it would fit best

[@AlexandriaTheSecond]

Niggeria sounds pretty good to me tho

[@szumnebeboki]

It is arabic name of Africa. There was not such word originated in Africa itself. Africa always have so many cultures, religions and languages that would be impossible to have same word for whole Africa.

[@ironman21389]

I love this game but sometimes the way succession works just doesn’t make sense. Going from 10k to 2k troops and the other brother gets so much more land is crazy.

[@lucastimm2511]

23:20 You should Call it the Kingdom of Zamunda after the the Eddie Murphy Movie Coming to America, where he essentially is the Prince of Zamunda I believe. Also Love your Videos

[@mrleem7574]

Alkebulan the name of Africa before it became Africa it also means the garden of eden or mother of mankind "Alkebulan Empire"

[@reizel9340]

On which language and region would that name come from ?

[@AlexandriaTheSecond]

Niggeria sounds pretty good to me tho

[@StefanBrunner-x8x]

For the mines… maybe create the 2 duchy’s and get them some heir vote rules. Must work to get both to you primary heir. Nice you are back man ♥️

[@jessedaye4581]

Great video, love your channel.

[@SnapStrategy]

Thankyou! :)

[@muratonuryilmaz5385]

23:20 Did you know Kingdom of All That Under the Sun sounds good

[@kaisermosh4057]

One way i solve the mine splitting up is i give my heir the non capital mine so when i die they already have the other one and gain the one i have

[@MrPresident-gt9tc]

Hey man, love your videos. You should totally call the empire the Empire of Chad

[@jamesboyle9383]

You can use your priest to fabricate a claim on the mine your brother owns and then revoke it with out tyranny.

[@abdelilahfahi6488]

Thank you for making my drive back home enjoyable

[@cantalope6980]

Keep up the great work love the channel 🫶

[@SnapStrategy]

Thankyou! :)

[@robertsiems3808]

2:20 is such a big brain move😎

[@nyanminsatt1606]

I've been waiting for new video. Thanks for the quality content.

[@zebra1327]

British guy talking about forming a large empire with African territory, I think I've heard of that before somewhere

[@mjg2008121]

AI response: Certainly! Incorporating local mythologies and stories from the region, here are some revised names for a Pan-African empire centered in Mali, drawing inspiration from the Akom faith and local mythology, in 1100 AD: Nyameko Empire (Nyameko is derived from the Akan mythology's deity Nyame, representing the supreme creator) Maa Ngala Dominion (Maa Ngala is a mythical figure from Fulani mythology associated with wisdom and divine guidance) Anansi's Akomate (Anansi is a prominent character in West African folklore known for his cunning and wit) Dongo Empire (Dongo is a deity in Bambara mythology associated with rain and fertility) Kumbi-Kumbi Kingdom (Kumbi-Kumbi is a legendary giant from Mandinka folklore, symbolizing strength and power) Nana Yaa's Akom Empire (Nana Yaa is a legendary queen from Ashanti folklore known for her leadership and wisdom) Sagara's Sacred Empire (Sagara is a mythical figure from the Soninke folklore, often associated with the founding of ancient empires) Mande Akomarian Imperium (Mande refers to the Mandinka people, who have a rich cultural heritage in the region) Asoju's Akomate (Asoju is a mythical hero from Yoruba folklore, renowned for his bravery and heroism) Lassiré's Dominion (Lassiré is a legendary figure from Dogon mythology, symbolizing the balance between earthly and spiritual realms) These names incorporate elements from local mythologies and stories to add flavor to the Pan-African empire centered in Mali, emphasizing the cultural richness and diversity of the region.

[@riqq6969]

dongo o.0

[@TheGreatMoonFrog]

Songhai Empire. It sounds cool and actually existed.

[@bernard832]

Adorcism is really good, you can get new traits and strong modifiers if you have a priest with high learning. Pursuit of power is redundant, warmonger already gives conquest CBs.

[@funnywolf01]

loved the video keep pushing up this series

[@birdofterror6628]

At around 19:30 you were asking why you couldn't holy war that guy. I can't be 100% but I think it's because you had just taken land and not enough time had passed for the game to recognize your new borders. Passing a little bit of time, updating the borders, usually makes new wars possible.

[@orphieforce3866]

For the name maybe Imperium Africae (Empire of Africa in latin) or Ryk van Afrika (Empire of Africa in Afrikaans) also I'm really enjoying this series keep up the good work.

[@frankiecedeno3724]

Destroy all the titles you can and make sure your second third and fourth in line (etc.) are granted entire duchies and you’re fine. Confederate partition only creates title equal to your highest so you won’t lose random kingdoms that didn’t exist if you’re an empire.

[@SorwestChannel]

What I do for high pious pilgrimages is to take detours before reaching the holy site, such as visiting all other holy sites

[@space__idklmao]

2:25 ah yes, the Shaddam IV Corrino strat

[@Chaotic_Fragment]

Holy wars only work on a on bordering realms (across one or two sea tiles also works) and it refreshes the holy war caucus belis monthly.

[@urielventrisproduction6572]

Sick this vid came out while I was watching the last one

[@trentn1127]

You can disinherit whoever is in line ahead of your player heir or set the duchy inheritance for both duchies to elective, that’s your only way until you get the innovations for non-partition inheritances

[@Logan0503]

You could add elective succession to one of the duchies, then one will be inherited by your heir and the other will be inherited by whoever you vote for (also your heir).

[@danielsappore3423]

One grand tour of the whole empire and the prestige problem is permanently solved

[@frankiecedeno3724]

Lol, can’t wait to see him actually press the button

[@dominicadrean2160]

Did you know that the Lord of the Rings mod got an update with dwarves and elves and more stuff I like those Lord of the Rings mods but one thing you always get wrong it's about Sauron is that he can actually have kids😅 yes he is species can actually have kids

[@SnapStrategy]

Oh damn yeah I completely forgot about that update! ill have to give it a go soon!

[@gerbenkoopman5312]

Aren't all Ainur (Maiar) created by Eru? I can't remember a Maiar or Valar being 'born' after creation. Would be more than happy to be proven wrong though.

[@gerbenkoopman5312]

Ah of course, we have the line of Luthien. Albeit only a partial Maian birth, but nevertheless.. and then there is Ungoliant's brood as well.

[@reynaradeleviora5555]

destroy kingdom titles so you don't have to constantly drop titles when succession occurs, as the eldest son always inherits the main title. So u just hold empire + 2 duchy and it will split between your son and the main one is always yours.

[@yardenkai607]

I usually give everyone religious protection or make them republic vassals. There’s not much infighting and are the least rebellious vassals.

[@dreadpenguinlord340]

Name it Chad, so that you can be the king of the chads!

[@kuga_4038]

Are you going to do the hidden Mediterranean Kingdom descision someday?

[@frankiecedeno3724]

It takes a minute for the game to know you border someone after a war so new holy war targets won’t pop up. Also you holy-warred for a Kingdom and only gained a Duchy, always double check dejure titles.

[@cialnorthall8796]

Love the videos. Any chance for the longer series you do you could slow down slightly even if it means more episodes just so you don’t have to spam through the events? Either way I’ll keep watching. Love the content.

[@heckhitech2287]

Add feudal elective to the duchy that you have the most counties in and then move your capital into a different duchy.

[@deluxesofa]

have a ward after playing as a child, Remember to always host peers as it improves your skills as a child

[@philipheng3876]

You could take over the baelaric islands, sicily, crete, sardinia and corsica and then get all those mediterranean causis bellis

[@jean-charleschabrol390]

IVE WAITED SO LONG FOR THIS

[@BlueHawkPictures17]

You get a crap ton of Prestige from the new hunts and events that you can host yourself constantly with that massive income

[@adamstastny8743]

Can you take wales to form britannia, you might've done it already i dont know. I'm doing it at the moment and it is quite hard. Mostly because you are feudal - meaning you have severe penalties when taking land from the irish (no levies, no gold). Also your neighbours are mighty, not only the well known Danelaw kingdom, but also the Kingdom of Wessex, which in my run was very quickly able to form England and essentially become the strongest kingdom on the isle. But it's fun + challenging + you really have to consider intrique and diplomacy your close friends when dealing with the bordering kings.

[@BumpkinBob]

19:44 you didn’t get the option for a holy war because they were technically only a duchy tier realm

[@QUEEFMUFFINS]

I have a challenge for you. Start as a Buryat and migrate to West Africa, hybridise, build an empire and reform a West African faith. I tried this myself the other day and the results were interesting! West African horse archers ftw!

[@filiphraba7666]

finally some africa videos, i always like to see some uniting. maybe try making a jewish kingdom from the horn of africa next?

[@ck9292]

You could name yourself Ghana-Mali-Songhai as an ode to three of the greatest African empires in history.

[@jabberwock2517]

If you do this again, you could name your empire Chad, and your heir also Chad. That way you'll become Emperor Chad of Chad.

[@anguseverist4178]

I really want to know why people don't just disinherit? Its the method I've always used, especially once I'm pretty powerful, to keep everything together.

[@ryane3703]

You really need to do more hunts and feasts, you always have loads of money and no prestige

[@maniacalfoxy]

to get around succession, in a game when my ruler was near end of life, i would just grant and gift my successor all land and artifacts that i could, 90% of the time, i could grant away the land i wanted to keep.

[@Quarks123]

the game mechanic don't let you do that. it will say that he will already inherit that land anyway. you can't give it to him.

[@davidadokuru8139]

I'm Nigerian and you keep murdering the name Igbo Benue 😂😭😂 never heard it that way 😄

[@Kwisatz-Chaderach]

GOLD MINES!

[@thoraxe9626]

United Tribes of Africa (UTA)

[@MunchKING]

I think the game sometimes takes a few days to figure out you are now adjacent to the new realms.

[@Pyrotekis]

Empire of northern Africa Empire of Southern Europe

[@hkpuipui99]

Call it Togbabala

[@Userqbn87]

The Tribal People's Kingdom of Africa

[@starman825]

God bless the rains

[@aroma13]

The holy wars have a cool down of a few months,I guess it is so,so that the ai doesn't just declare a bunch of holy wars against their weaker neighbors and get massivly strong

[@Quarks123]

haven't heard about that one

[@ret7202]

for the name UKA (the United Kingdoms of Africa)

[@carltaylor2221]

Aslong as you give your sons an equal inheritance they won't take your land, If you only hold one duchy, just give your spare a duchy of his own and that sorts the inheritance.

[@DC-iw9ug]

Unless they changed it Manding has 2 mines Bambuk 1 mine

[@jackkennaugh1977]

Has anyone figured out why the war against the Akan faction at the start invalidated?

[@auramaster2068]

It's such a weird event they put in the game like, how is this supposed to be historically plausible in any way? It is pretty fun though.

[@The-Imperial-Gamer]

I thought there were 3 gold mines of mali

[@lacintag5482]

The g in 'Igbo' is silent.

[@Texhorns71]

The "Igbonian" Kingdom.

[@josephflynn9657]

Why not disinherit sons/daughter to make inheritance less painful?

[@josuerbague6851]

Kingdom of Toto in Africa

[@electricVGC]

Isn't the easiest way to shore up those successions to have other land they inherit instead? Could have given them the land in Libya for example

[@gamingbro6711]

The Malenosian empire

[@aguyfromflorida4842]

why did you give him blue eyes in the thumbnail lmao

[@amilavxilmen5632]

will you create a new hybrid culture in the future ?

[@Comicfall]

Snap strategy please do a video of call of war

[@SirSquier]

Theres one count in the middle east under a larger empire who has a unqiue religion. (I belive its 867)

[@ZyliahWar]

The Empire of Nu-Nu-Nubia

[@vindex7309]

Ugh, Africa… did the recommended start and got 1/2 way before just being all “why the hell is Africa so big?!” I mean, realism be damned! Anyone have any tips for not losing your mind as you attempt this?

[@ALiteralTree8538]

How about "The African Union"

[@The_Gray_Fox947]

Any lands you give your children will count towards their inheritance. If you’re doing expansion you can get away with giving your other kids 1 duchy each and they won’t take anything else when you die

[@IronWolf123]

Rename Guinea to Dahomey, cause it is where the heart is and Africa is home to your Empire

[@Awesomewithaz]

Why is he granting vassals to boost opinion the opinion of Akan? He highlighted that are pinion and could see that it was incredibly negative. He just needs to do a sway scheme and wait

[@ray-ck6id]

Amaziriz

[@AbsoluteUnitJ117]

I literally skipped the last 2 minutes of the previous video and he goes from 12 k soldiers to 2k and i se hes lost alot of stuff

[@thy_lordcastiel7127]

A little late to comment, but you can keep your titles together with a bug (not sure if you use them). Set your main duchy(s) title to elective, any elective works, and your main kingdom or empire title leave alone. Vote for your heir on the elective duchys, and you won't lose any land when you die. I use this strat on my Alfred the great run to keep the main holdings in his control for the whole run.

[@wuxiagamescentral]

I don't think you should be able to do a subjugation war for a title equal to your liege's. If you can't usurp the title from your liege or form an equal title when you have all the de jure territory you shouldn't be able to take a bigger title

[@TheGrimLlama]

A good name would be Alkebulan. It means mother of mankind in Arabic. It's what Africa was called before Africa

[@gadzooks84]

Pretty sure it doesn't make sense to call an African empire a name from a non African language but yeah...

[@sasazamami]

why dont you ranson rulers when you win?

[@gadzooks84]

A ck3 African run with no Africa Plus mod? Sacrilege!