
Mansa Musa
Back to All CharactersTenth Mansa of the Mali Empire, known for his extraordinary wealth and generous patronage during his pilgrimage to Mecca.
Mansa Musa's Playlist: Empire, Spirit, Legacy
A celebration of African legacy, faith, and wealth—tracks that echo the grandeur and spirit of the Mali Empire.
Tracks
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1 | Ye | Burna Boy | Afro-Fusion | Play | |
A modern African anthem of resilience, power, and self-worth—Musa would relate. |
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2 | Al-Naafiysh (The Soul) | Hashim | Electro/Funk | Play | |
Echoes Islamic mysticism with global beat swagger—a dance of the empire. |
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3 | King | Fireboy DML | Afrobeat/Rap | Play | |
Royal imagery, wisdom, and poetic strength—perfect for a ruler of legacy. |
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4 | Gorée | Youssou N’Dour | Malian Folk/World | Play | |
A Malian voice echoing history, sorrow, and healing—Mansa Musa would admire this. |
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5 | Empire State of Mind | Jay-Z & Alicia Keys | Hip-Hop | Play | |
A modern ode to power, culture, and ambition—like Timbuktu in Musa’s time. |
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6 | Timbuktu Fasso | Amine Bouhafa | Malian Traditional/Pop | Play | |
A tribute to the city he elevated into a world cultural capital. |
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7 | Jerusalema | Master KG, Nomcebo Zikode | Gospel House | Play | |
Uplifting and spiritual—combines African rhythm and divine aspiration. |
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8 | Spirit | Beyoncé | Epic Soul/Gospel | Play | |
Majesty, African pride, and spiritual elevation—resonates with Musa’s legacy. |
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9 | Wavin’ Flag | K’naan | World/Pop | Play | |
African resilience and pride in poetic form—a unifying anthem. |
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10 | A God Like You | Kirk Franklin | Gospel | Play | |
Humble devotion amidst power—echoes Musa’s religious foundation. |
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11 | Shakara | Fela Kuti | Afrobeat | Play | |
Confident, political, and rhythmically regal—a musical emperor’s delight. |
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12 | Power | Kanye West | Hip-Hop | Play | |
An exploration of legacy, ego, and ethics—complex like Musa’s position. |
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13 | No Church in the Wild | Jay-Z, Kanye West, Frank Ocean | Hip-Hop | Play | |
Questions power, morality, and legacy—thought-provoking for a pious ruler. |
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14 | Symphony No. 9 (Ode to Joy) | Beethoven | Classical | Play | |
Elevation, grandeur, and universality—ideal for a patron of civilization. |
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15 | Freedom | Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar | Gospel/Hip-Hop | Play | |
Liberation and strength—Musa believed in uplifting his people. |
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16 | All the Stars | Kendrick Lamar & SZA | Hip-Hop/R&B | Play | |
Cosmic ambition meets grounded values—a fitting duality. |
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17 | Blessed | Wizkid | Afrobeat | Play | |
Thankfulness and global recognition—Musa would relate as a pilgrim and king. |
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18 | Diaraby Nene | Oumou Sangare | Desert Blues | Play | |
Spiritual, bluesy, and born of Mali’s soul—a sound from Musa’s own lands. |
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19 | Legacy | Jay-Z | Hip-Hop | Play | |
Family, wealth, responsibility, and heritage—perfect themes for a dynasty builder. |
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20 | Sabali | Amadou & Mariam | Afro-Electronic / World | Play | |
“Sabali” means patience in Bambara—an essential virtue in a ruler, set to hypnotic African rhythms. |
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21 | Allah Uya | Ali Farka Touré | Malian Blues / Traditional | Play | |
A devotional masterpiece from Mali’s musical sage—Musa would find deep resonance in its praise and reverence. |
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22 | One Man Can Change the World | Big Sean, Kanye West, John Legend | Hip-Hop / Soul | Play | |
An anthem of legacy, purpose, and humility—aligned with Musa’s transformative pilgrimage and impact. |
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23 | Bal de Bamako | Fatoumata Diawara | Afro-Folk / Mali World | Play | |
An ode to Mali’s capital and its cultural resilience—Musa’s heartland, reborn in modern voice. |
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24 | African Giant | Burna Boy | Afro-Fusion / Afrobeat | Play | |
A bold declaration of African excellence and global identity—Mansa Musa would stand proudly behind it. |
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25 | Ultralight Beam | Kanye West | Gospel Hip-Hop | Play | |
Spiritual power and light-infused majesty—mirroring Musa’s devoutness and cosmic presence. |

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