By: Leon Kwasi Kuntuo-Asare Origins Senkamanisken was a Kushite (Nubian) king who reigned from approximately 643 to 623 BCE. He presided over a period of transition for Kush. Following the collapse of the 25th Dynasty’s rule over Egypt, the Kushites retreated south to their heartland, centered around Napata ( modern-day Sudan). It is believed he … Continue reading BLACK HISTORY SPOTLIGHT: Kushite/Nubian King Senkamanisken