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Mansa Musa is often celebrated as the richest man who ever lived—ruler of the Mali Empire, builder of Timbuktu’s libraries, and a legend of African wealth. But history shows his rule wasn’t without shadows.

Some accounts say Musa spent so much gold on his pilgrimage to Mecca that he disrupted entire economies. Legends claim he plotted against rivals in his own family to protect his throne. He wasn’t just a symbol of gold and glory—he was a ruler who used politics, power, and fear to hold an empire together.

In this video, you’ll learn:

How Mansa Musa’s gold made Mali famous worldwide

Why his pilgrimage to Mecca may have weakened Mali’s economy

The darker legends about family rivalries and political struggles

Why even Africa’s greatest rulers were complex, human, and imperfect

Heroes have shadows too—and Musa’s story proves Africa’s history is deeper than just riches.

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