A powerful trading empire that extended from the Atlantic Ocean across much of West Africa  is the most accurate description of Songhai under Askia Muhammad.
Explanation:
In 1493 the ruler of the Songhai was Askia Muhammad. The Songhai Emperor was taken to his heights and the Askia Empire was founded. Askia was a committed Prophet, Muhammad. Islam became a big part of the empire during his leadership.
Songhai's most detailed depiction under Askia Muhammad was a vast business empire covering much of Western Africa on the Niger River from the Atlantic. Â
Askia Mohammed was emperor, army commander and political statesman of the Songhai Empire by the late 15th century. He was a committed Muslim, where Islamic became a central part of the Empire during his leadership. He could occupy many of the nearby areas and manage the Malian Empire's salt and gold markets. Â
At its height, the Kingdom of Songhai reached more than 1,000 miles from today's Nigerian nation to the Atlantic.
