Faama
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Faama is a Mandinka word meaning "father," "leader," or "king". 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. Both faama and mansa are word for king, but faama is a martial ruler and mansa is a mystic ruler.
Faama is a Mandinka word meaning "father," "leader," or "king". 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. Both faama and mansa are word for king, but faama is a martial ruler and mansa is a mystic ruler. ==See also== Mali Empire Kenedougou Empire Wassoulou Empire Bamana Empire Keita Dynasty Kabadougou Kingdom ==References==
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