Mansa Musa, emperor of the Mali Empire, is widely regarded as the richest ... to the throne as Mansa—a title signifying a ruler or king. Musa’s path to power in the early 1300s remains ...

There is evidence that the Mali Empire originated with Sundiata, or the Lion King, as he is known. A few years after claiming the capital of the Ghana Empire, Sundiata and his men continued to expand ...

Here's everything we know about this legendary king: Musa Keita ... Portuguese interest in Mali would ultimately manifest itself in naval raids against the empire starting in the 15th century.

The Asante Empire The King of the Asante was known as the Asantehene. Akan religion The Golden Stool was a sacred object and Asante symbol of unity and good fortune. The kingdoms of Benin ...

The Mali Empire was founded in 1226 CE by Sundiata Keita. Sundiata was the second son of the King of the Mandinka people. It was prophesized that Sundiata would become a great ruler. Upon the ...