Faama
Faama is a Mandinka word meaning "father," "leader," or "king".[1] [2] It was commonly used within the area of pre-imperial Mali. The title spread into areas conquered by Mali and was later used by the Bamana Empire and the Wassoulou Empire of Samori Toure and non-Mandinka groups in the Kenedougou Empire.
See also[]
- Mali Empire
- Kenedougou Empire
- Wassoulou Empire
- Bamana Empire
- Keita Dynasty
References[]
- ^ Niane, Djibril Tamsir (1994). Sundiata : an epic of old Mali. Harlow: Pearson Longman. ISBN 9780582264755.
- ^ School, Live Lingua-Online Language. "Live Lingua Mandinka". www.livelingua.com.
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- Bamana
- Mali Empire
- History of Africa
- Royal titles
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