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The Wangara: Mansa Musa's Secret Gold Network
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Wangara — the mysterious Mandé merchant caste that controlled the Mali Empire's gold trade. They discuss the Wangara's origins among the Soninke and Mandinka, their secret trade networks that kept gold sources hidden from outsiders, their role in Mansa Musa's wealth, and the transition from the Bambuk and Bure goldfields to the Akan goldfields. The episode also covers the Wangara's diaspora across West Africa, their influence on the trans-Saharan trade, and how they maintained a monopoly through secrecy and diaspora. Learn about…
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