He was a famous griot, or storyteller.
Yes he was.
Sundiata
Sundiata founded the empire of Mali. Sundiata means "hungering lion" and was called the Lion King of Mali. Found it here: http://www.fcps.edu/KingsParkES/technology/mali/malihis.htm
Sundiata Keita was the first king and founder of the Mali Empire. Upon the death of his father, the king, Sundiata and his mother were forced to flee and take refuge with the King of Mema. The king admired Sundiata and equipped him with an army to take back his kingdom, which he did in 1235.
Sundiata Keita (c. 1217 â?? c. 1255) was the founder of the Mali Empire. He is also the hero of the Mandinka people in the semi-historical Epic of Sundiata, known primarily through oral tradition.
The founder of the Mali empire was Sundiata who grew up to be a brilliant military soldier. By 1250 he had crushed his enemies, won control of the gold trade routes and founded the empire of Mali. The word Mali is an Arab version of the Mandinke word meaning "where the king dwells".
He ruled for 25 years.
Sundiata Keita
Sundiata is from Mali, Africa!!!
Sundiata Keita established the Mali Empire. He was crowned the Emperor after The Battle of Kirina in 1235 where he defeated the Sosso king.
Sundiata Keita defeated Ghana and unified Mali's People.
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