Mali has a lot of gold
Sundiata claimed that Mali was his by right inheritance and in 1230 A.D
King Sumanguru was also a sorcerer.
Sumanguru conjured up the heads of eight spirits for assistance.
Sundiata, also known as the "Lion King," was determined to make changes,
Keita hands and landed in those of a former slave.
Through involvement in the gold trade that swept through Africa and reached all the way to Europe, Mansa Musa led Mali to great riches.
In 1324, the great Mansa Musa set out on a pilgrimage to Mecca.