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c. 1280 – 1337 / Mali Empire

Mansa Musa

The ruler who made Mali world-famous

Mansa Musa ruled a powerful West African empire built on trade, gold and the Niger River. His legendary journey to Mecca made the world take notice, but his story is about far more than riches.

Mansa Musa

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01The King of a Golden Empire4 min
02The Journey That Stunned the World4 min

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