These were the kings, called “koi” in the Tarik es-Soudan of Farka or Fadku (part of Kala) and Ama.[1] Another minor leader who offered his assistance at the time was Hammad Amina, a Fulbe chief ruling in Masina.[1] Still, the mansa was able to raise a substantial army and marched on Jenné with the hopes of resuscitating his dying empire.[1]