Episode 3: π Mansa Musa: The King Who Shared His Gold πβ¨
π Mansa Musa: The King Who Shared His Gold πβ¨
Did you know that the richest man in history was an African king? His name was Mansa Musa, ruler of the great Mali Empire in the 1300s, and his story is one of wealth, wisdom, and generosity.
In this episode of Truth Tellers: Black History for Kids, young learners (ages 5β12) will discover:
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Who Mansa Musa was and where he came from
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How Mali became one of the wealthiest empires in the world
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The legendary pilgrimage where he gave away so much gold it changed economies
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The schools, mosques, and libraries he builtβmaking Timbuktu a world center of learning
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Why his legacy still inspires people today
This isnβt just a story about richesβitβs a story about sharing, learning, and leadership.
π₯ Perfect for:
Parents teaching children the truth about Black history
Teachers looking for classroom-friendly resources
Homeschool history lessons
Kids curious about kings, queens, and African empires
π‘ Mansa Musa reminds us: true greatness is not about how much you haveβitβs about how much you share.