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

References
  1. Niane, Djibril Tamsir (1994). Sundiata : an epic of old Mali. Harlow: Pearson Longman. ISBN 9780582264755.
  2. "Peace Corps English-Mandinka Dictionary".
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