Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan are teaming up for a movie about Mansa Musa, the 14th-century African King.
Touted as the richest king in history, Mansa Musa’s journey not only shaped West Africa but also left an indelible mark on the world.
This film will honor his legacy, showcasing the wealth of knowledge and culture that emanated from the Mali Empire. Stay tuned as two of Hollywood’s finest prepare to share the untold story of an African king who redefined power.
Director Ryan Coogler and Hollywood star Michael B. Jordan are teaming up on this following the successes of their first three projects: “Fruitvale Station,” “Creed,” and “Black Panther.”
According to multiple reports, the duo is now looking to start a project centered around the life of Mansa Musa.
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Both Coogler and Jordan feel it is important to create influential films that reflect the Black community and the contributions that have been made throughout history.
Jordan is said to have revealed in a statement that;“You got to tell stories today, or in the future.” “Or can we go back even further? There’s always one period that people want to go back to, but can we go back to Hannibal? Or Mansa Musa, destroying economies as he traveled? Can we go back to the Egyptians?”
Mansa Musa was an influential African ruler in the fourteenth century. He was emperor of the Mali Empire, a land filled with gold, which he casually handed out during his religious expedition to Mecca, ultimately causing economic crises in cities that were unfamiliar with such wealth.
In 1324, Musa became the first Muslim ruler to trek almost four thousand miles.
During his travels, he encountered rulers of the Middle East and Europe, which helped to put Mali on European maps.
He helped improve Islamic education, and he also brought back government bureaucrats and architects.
Timbuktu’s urbanization increased with the construction of mosques and a significant university.
It was claimed that Musa ruled for 25 years, and during that time, the Western African nation was said to be at peace.
Although the launch date of this project is unknown, the pair is reportedly in pre-production on another movie called “Wrong Answer.”
Which is about a 2006 standardized testing scandal in Atlanta. The sequel to “Creed” is also on the way and Jordan is directing.
