Mansa Musa’s wealth stemmed primarily from the Mali Empire’s control over the lucrative trade in salt from the northern regions and, most notably, gold from the mines of Bambuk and Bure in the south.

Local manuscripts and travellers’ accounts state that Mansa Musa's wealth came from the Mali Empire's control and taxation of the salt trade in northern regions and gold mining in the south.

Accra, Jan. 23, GNA- The National Theatre of Ghana will host the highly anticipated official grand premiere of ‘Mansa Musa and the Trial of Lost Gold’ on Friday, January 24, 2025. The ...

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 ...

Salt and gold were the primary contributors to his ... History books suggest that Mansa Musa was far from modest about his riches. Arab chroniclers reported that he journeyed to Mecca during ...

Local manuscripts and travellers' accounts state that Mansa Musa's wealth came from the Mali Empire's control and taxation of the salt trade in northern regions and gold mining in the south.