Mansa Musa was a descendent of the Mandinka people. Mansa Musa ascended the Mali throne in 1307 after a period of turmoil after the death of his predecessor, Mansa Uli.
Mansa Musa's brother was Mansa Abu-Bakr. Abu-Bakr briefly ruled the Mali Empire after Musa's death but was unpopular due to his harsh rule, leading to his removal from power.
Yes, he definitely at least had one son. "On his death in 1337 Musa was succeeded by his son, Mansa Maghan (reigned 1337-1341), who had ruled during Musa's visit to Mecca and Cairo." I found this on this web page: http://www.answers.com/topic/mansa-musa Hope his helps...
Mansa Musa ruled the west african kingdom of Mali. Mansa Musa emphasized the wealth , power and importance of Mansa Musa
No. Mansa Musa was the ruler of the Mali Empire.
Faga Laye was Mansa Musa's dad.
Sundiata and Mansa Musa benfited Mali , because Mansa Musa expanded the Mali empire after Sundiata died in 1255.Mansa Musa derives from same social layer as Sundiata, who started this complex.
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mansa musa loved to sell and trade his slaves for money. mansa musa loved to trade and sell his slaves for money. by: devin kitson
He went to Mecca to pray for forgiveness for his mother's death.
the people of songhai was effected in a very big way