Menabé , historical kingdom of Sakalava People of the Southwest Madagascar , located roughly between the Mangoky and Manambalo rivers. It was founded by King in the 17th century Andriandahifotsy (d. 1685) who led a major Sakalava migration into the area from the southern tip of Madagascar. Under his son Andramananety, the kingdom became known as Menabé to distinguish it from a second Sakalava kingdom - Boina - founded by Adramananety's brother further north.
Britannica Quiz Destination Africa:Fact or Fiction? Is Africa's northernmost point further north than Europe's southernmost point? See if your geographical knowledge points north or south on this journey through Africa. At the height of their power in the 18th century, Menabé and Boina together controlled most of western Madagascar and were ruled by other kingdoms on the island, including, recognized as overlords Merina , its main competitor. Menabé's eminence was short-lived, however. By the mid-19th century it had been incorporated into the expanding Merina Empire.