On Sunday afternoon, I was down at the Calgary Stampede photographing the rodeo finals.
Mansa Musa (about 1280 â about 1337) was an emperor (mansa) of the Mali Empire during the 14th century.He became emperor in 1307. He was the first African ruler to be widely known throughout Europe and the Middle East.Mansa Musa was the great nephew of Sundiata Keita, who was founder of the empire.He is famous for his Hajj (1324â5).ansa Musa was the great nephew of Sundiata Keita, who was founder of the empire. He is famous for his Hajj (1324â5).
About Mansa Musa. Mansa Musa was the ruler of Malian Empire which has an estimated net worth of $400 billion. He is referred to as The Richest Man of All Time. Mansa Musa is the tenth Mansa. He is known for other names such as Emir of Melle, Lord of the Mines of Wangara, and Conqueror of Ghanata, Futa-Jallon. He came to the throne by appointing a deputy. The reason why the King appointed Musa as his deputy because he did an expedition to the Atlantic Ocean.