It was a peaceful morning in the city of Kano, Nigeria, 1031 years ago. The sun was just beginning to rise, and the people of Kano were beginning their day. Little did they know, however, that their lives were about to be changed forever.
Suddenly, a loud noise filled the air. It was the sound of drums and horns, and it was coming from the north. The people of Kano looked up in alarm, and saw a large force of warriors marching towards them. They were dressed in armor and carried swords and shields.
The people of Kano knew immediately that these were not friendly visitors. They were invaders, and they were here to take over the city.
The people of Kano quickly gathered together and prepared to defend their city. They had no idea who these invaders were, or what they wanted, but they knew that they had to fight.
The battle of Kano had begun.