Who were some important people of the Mali empire?

* Sundiata Keita (c. 1214–c. 1255) - The founder and first mansa (emperor) of the Mali Empire. He is considered one of the greatest rulers in African history.

* Mandi Bory (1275 -1285) - The third mansa of the Mali Empire. He is credited with expanding the empire's territory and promoting trade.

* Mansa Musa (1312-1337) - The ninth mansa of the Mali Empire. He is best known for his fabulous wealth and his pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324-25.

* Askia Muhammad (1493-1528) - The founder and first ruler of the Songhai Empire, which succeeded the Mali Empire. He was a great warrior and conqueror, and he expanded the Songhai Empire into one of the largest empires in Africa.

* Sonni Ali Ber (1464–1492) - The 12th ruler of the Songhai Empire. He is best known for his military conquests, which expanded the Songhai Empire to its greatest extent.