Òyì nke e mepụtara

During the 14th century, he traveled across Africa and the Middle East, distributing gold so generously that he affected the economy of entire regions. That wasn’t luck—it was centuries of wealth from trade, resources, and organization. Africa was far from isolated. West African empires traded gold, salt, and ivory. Cities like Timbuktu became intellectual hubs, attracting scholars from across the world.