Leader of Ghana in 400 AD: No Historical Record

There is no historical record of a specific leader of "Ghana" in 400 AD.

Why?

• Ghana Empire (Wagadu) rose later—typically dated to ~300–400 AD as a proto-state, but its famous rulers (e.g., Tunka Manin, 1062–1078) come centuries later.
• Archaeology: Early settlements (Dhar Tichitt, Koumbi Saleh precursors) exist, but written records (Arabic geographers like Al-Bakri, 1067) start ~8th–11th century.
• Oral Tradition: Soninke traditions speak of early founders (Dinga, Dyabe Cissé), but not datable to 400 AD specifically.

What Existed Then

• Early urbanism at Dhar Tichitt (Mauritania) — ancestors of Soninke.
• Trans-Saharan trade beginnings (gold, salt, copper).
• No centralized "Ghana" state with named kings in 400 AD.

If you're researching ancient West African states, focus on Dhar Tichitt (2000–500 BC), Ghana Empire peak (9th–11th century), and Mali Empire (13th–16th century).