Mansa Musa and the River of Gold

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Bedtime Folktales and Stories for Sleeping | Folktales by Firelight

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Folktales by Firelight delivers local folktales, fables, legends, proverbs, and historical stories and biographies from across the heartland and the diaspora. Each episode blends immersive narration with ambient sound to honor African oral tradition, ancestral wisdom, and cultural storytelling. Perfect for fans of ancient stories, bedtime folktales, history, audio dramas, and family-friendly podcasts. 🎧 Find more and support the show: https://folktalesbyfirelight.substack.com/

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Mansa Musa and the River of Gold

Bedtime Folktales and Stories for Sleeping | Folktales by Firelight

7 minutes 43 seconds

4 months ago

Mansa Musa and the River of Gold

In this extended African folktale, we journey across golden deserts with Mansa Musa, the legendary king of Mali. From a humble student to the richest man in history, this mythic tale follows his epic pilgrimage, whispered trials, and legacy of wisdom.

Told with immersive storytelling, rich sound design, and firelight rhythm—perfect for all lovers of folklore, Black history, and timeless tales.

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