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Mansa Musa
Medieval Africa

Tenth 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.

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Tracks

# Title Artist Genre Links
1 Ye Burna Boy Afro-Fusion Play

A modern African anthem of resilience, power, and self-worth—Musa would relate.

2 Al-Naafiysh (The Soul) Hashim Electro/Funk Play

Echoes Islamic mysticism with global beat swagger—a dance of the empire.

3 King Fireboy DML Afrobeat/Rap Play

Royal imagery, wisdom, and poetic strength—perfect for a ruler of legacy.

4 Gorée Youssou N’Dour Malian Folk/World Play

A Malian voice echoing history, sorrow, and healing—Mansa Musa would admire this.

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.

6 Timbuktu Fasso Amine Bouhafa Malian Traditional/Pop Play

A tribute to the city he elevated into a world cultural capital.

7 Jerusalema Master KG, Nomcebo Zikode Gospel House Play

Uplifting and spiritual—combines African rhythm and divine aspiration.

8 Spirit Beyoncé Epic Soul/Gospel Play

Majesty, African pride, and spiritual elevation—resonates with Musa’s legacy.

9 Wavin’ Flag K’naan World/Pop Play

African resilience and pride in poetic form—a unifying anthem.

10 A God Like You Kirk Franklin Gospel Play

Humble devotion amidst power—echoes Musa’s religious foundation.

11 Shakara Fela Kuti Afrobeat Play

Confident, political, and rhythmically regal—a musical emperor’s delight.

12 Power Kanye West Hip-Hop Play

An exploration of legacy, ego, and ethics—complex like Musa’s position.

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.

14 Symphony No. 9 (Ode to Joy) Beethoven Classical Play

Elevation, grandeur, and universality—ideal for a patron of civilization.

15 Freedom Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar Gospel/Hip-Hop Play

Liberation and strength—Musa believed in uplifting his people.

16 All the Stars Kendrick Lamar & SZA Hip-Hop/R&B Play

Cosmic ambition meets grounded values—a fitting duality.

17 Blessed Wizkid Afrobeat Play

Thankfulness and global recognition—Musa would relate as a pilgrim and king.

18 Diaraby Nene Oumou Sangare Desert Blues Play

Spiritual, bluesy, and born of Mali’s soul—a sound from Musa’s own lands.

19 Legacy Jay-Z Hip-Hop Play

Family, wealth, responsibility, and heritage—perfect themes for a dynasty builder.

20 Sabali Amadou & Mariam Afro-Electronic / World Play

“Sabali” means patience in Bambara—an essential virtue in a ruler, set to hypnotic African rhythms.

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.

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.

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.

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.

25 Ultralight Beam Kanye West Gospel Hip-Hop Play

Spiritual power and light-infused majesty—mirroring Musa’s devoutness and cosmic presence.