Full Name
Date of Birth
Sundiata Keita’s birth and death dates are estimates, with scholars suggesting a date range of 1217–1255[2].
Place of Birth
Sundiata Keita was born in the small kingdom of Kangaba, near the present [Mali]-[Guinea]border[1].
Achievements
Sundiata Keita was the founder of the Mali Empire in [West Africa]. He ruled from 1235 to 1255 CE and established the Mali Empire as the dominant power in the region[3].
Family
Sundiata Keita was the son of [Naré Maghann Konaté] and [Sogolon Condé], and he belonged to the Keita clan of the [Malinke] people[1][2].
Sundiata Keita’s story is passed down through oral traditions and is a significant part of West African history and culture. He overcame early adversity to become a legendary figure known for founding one of the most powerful empires in West Africa.