Mansa Musa's Successors: The Decline of the Mali Empire

Mansa Musa: The Richest Man Who Ever Lived — Fexingo History · Apr 25, 2026 · 5m · transcript

After Mansa Musa's legendary hajj and the golden age of Mali, what happened next? In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the often-overlooked period after Musa's death, focusing on the struggles of his successors. They delve into the reign of Mansa Maghan I, whose short rule was plagued by the Mossi invasions, and the chaotic succession that followed. The conversation highlights the pivotal Battle of Kirina, where Mansa Suleyman defended the empire against the growing threat of the Songhai. Lucas explains how the Mali Empire's administrative structure, based on a system of…