African King Musa Keita I is thought to be the richest person of all time — "richer than anyone could describe," reports Time. Literally. His fortune was incomprehensible, Time's Jacob Davidson writes ...

Can you fathom a net worth of $400 billion? That's an astronomical sum, surpassing the combined wealth of Forbes' top five ...

Mansa Musa vs. Genghis Khan: who is the richest man in history? Money, money, money–do you every get to aspirational daydreaming about being King Midas? Only to realize that King Midas never lived?

The void of written records about Mansa Musa, king of the Mali Empire (1312-1332) is deeply troubling. This is the subject of director Joe Penney’s 26-minute short performative documentary, Sun of the ...

When Marvel announced in 2014 that they would begin production on a Black Panthermovie, the news was met with the same kind of hype as an Air Jordan release. Not only would black people get a taste of ...

Seven hundred years ago, that list would’ve been topped by King Mansa Musa, the richest black man in history. Musa lived from 1280 – 1337 A.D., and ruled over the Mali Empire. Today, his net worth is ...

In The Emerald: The Importance of Tolerance with Mansa Musa, Letricia Menuba offers a journey into the ancient city of Timbuktu, guided by the lessons of the legendary ruler, Mansa Musa. The story ...

Throughout this month, The Royal Gazette will feature people, events, places and institutions that have contributed to the shaping of African history.Mansa Musa, 14th-century emperor of the Mali ...

Throughout history, numerous kings have amassed immense wealth, often through conquest, trade, and strategic marriages. These monarchs wielded significant power and influence, leaving a lasting impact ...

King Mansa Musa of Mali is depicted holding a gold coin in the 1375 Catalan Atlas. (Wikipedia pic) If someone were to ask for the name of the richest person in history, Microsoft founder Bill Gates ...