The Keita dynasty once ruled this empire, which started the griot [gree-OH] class of oral poets.
This empire's failure to stop a Mossi siege began its decline. Its prominent generals included Sagmandia, and it traced its founding to a mytho-historical victory at Kirina over the Soso people. This empire was nominally ruled from Niani and largely absorbed by Sunni Ali Ber. The Keita dynasty once ruled this empire, which started the griot [gree-OH] class of oral poets. Its strongest leader decresed the value of gold by giving huge amounts away while on hajj. For 10 points, name this Islamic empire ruled by Sundiata and Mansa Musa, which took power in Africa after the Ghana kingdom's collapse and built up Timbuktu.
This empire's failure to stop a Mossi siege began its decline.
Mali Empire [or Manden Kurufa or Mandinka] &lt;MJ&gt;