It is believed that he was likely in his early twenties when he ascended to the throne as Mansa—a title signifying a ruler or king. Musa’s path to power in the early 1300s remains somewhat unclear.

the kingdom expanded as the new king annexed approximately 24 cities, extending the empire's borders from the Atlantic in the east to what is now Niger in the west. A devout Muslim, Mansa Musa ...

The wealthiest man to ever live was an African king from the 14th centuryKing Mansa Musa had an estimated wealth of $400 ...

In the Asante kingdom, goldsmiths made ornaments to show their king was rich. This map shows Mansa Musa with an Arab traveller. Mansa Musa is wearing a golden crown and holds a large gold coin in ...

This was the reality for Mansa Musa, whose riches dwarf those of current world leaders. His immense fortune begs the question: How did he amass such wealth? Donald Trump's cabinet is worth 160 ...

Under the leadership of Mansa Musa, 1312 - 1337, Mali became famous for its trade in gold and the kingdom became incredibly prosperous. Some historians remember Mansa Musa as the ‘wealthiest man ...