| Who is it? | Emperor |
| Birth Year | 1280 |
| Birth Place | Mali, French |
| Age | 739 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | c. 1337\nUnknown |
| Reign | c.1312–1337 (25 years) |
| Predecessor | Abubakari II |
| Successor | Maghan Musa |
| Spouse | Inari Kunate |
| Issue | Maghan Musa |
| House | Keita Dynasty |
| Father | Faga Laye |
| Religion | Islam |
Mansa Musa, also recognized as Emperor in French, boasts a remarkable estimated net worth ranging from $100K to $1M in the year 2024. This West African ruler, hailing from the prosperous Mali Empire during the 14th century, is renowned for his astounding wealth, largely attributed to his flourishing gold mining and trade ventures. Mansa Musa's fortunes were unrivaled, further bolstered by his mastery in the salt trade. His legendary Hajj journey to Mecca, during which he bestowed tremendous amounts of gold along the way, solidified his reputation as one of the wealthiest individuals in history. Dubbed as the "Golden King," Mansa Musa's net worth continues to awe and inspire generations to come.
The ruler who preceded me did not believe that it was impossible to reach the extremity of the ocean that encircles the earth (the Atlantic Ocean). He wanted to reach that (end) and was determined to pursue his plan. So he equipped two hundred boats full of men, and many others full of gold, water and provisions sufficient for several years. He ordered the captain not to return until they had reached the other end of the ocean, or until he had exhausted the provisions and water. So they set out on their journey. They were absent for a long period, and, at last just one boat returned. When questioned the captain replied: "O Prince, we navigated for a long period, until we saw in the midst of the ocean a great river which was flowing massively. My boat was the last one; others were ahead of me, and they were drowned in the great whirlpool and never came out again. I sailed back to escape this current." But the Sultan would not believe him. He ordered two thousand boats to be equipped for him and his men, and one thousand more for water and provisions. Then he conferred the regency on me for the term of his absence, and departed with his men, never to return nor to give a sign of life.
