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Ouologuem uses natural elements and performance art to bridge the gap between historical myth and modern Malian identity. Sun of The Soil, Mansa Musa and Another Faustian Bargain

It addresses the "void of written records" and the erasure of African history caused by colonial invasion. The film weaves together historical inquiry with contemporary performance art pieces illustrating key moments of Musa’s reign. Sun of the Soil

It explores conflicting accounts of Musa’s rise to power, specifically whether he was framed for his mother's death by a rival family to discredit his legacy. Ouologuem uses natural elements and performance art to

Directed by Joe Penney and written by Ladan Osman, this 26-minute documentary is available on Netflix . It explores conflicting accounts of Musa’s rise to

The film follows Malian artist Abdou Ouologuem as he attempts to uncover the true story of Mansa Musa, the ruler of the Mali Empire often cited as the richest person in history.