He believed strongly in education
He was a famous griot, or storyteller.
Mali
the last king of mali was Sunni Ali
Askia Mohammad I of Mali was a devout Muslim.
Sundiata
eda
Yes he was.
Mansa Musa
Mansa Musa
Yeah, it's true!
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
In Mali, the word for king is "mansa." The title was historically used by the rulers of the Mali Empire, which was one of the largest and most powerful empires in West Africa. The Mansa held both political and religious authority in the empire and played a central role in governing the region.