8/27/25

Episode 3: πŸ‘‘ Mansa Musa: The King Who Shared His Gold 🌍✨

πŸ‘‘ Mansa Musa: The King Who Shared His Gold 🌍✨

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 5–12) will discover:
βœ… Who Mansa Musa was and where he came from
βœ… How Mali became one of the wealthiest empires in the world
βœ… The legendary pilgrimage where he gave away so much gold it changed economies
βœ… The schools, mosques, and libraries he builtβ€”making Timbuktu a world center of learning
βœ… Why his legacy still inspires people today

This isn’t just a story about richesβ€”it’s a story about sharing, learning, and leadership.

πŸŽ₯ 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

πŸ’‘ Mansa Musa reminds us: true greatness is not about how much you haveβ€”it’s about how much you share.

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