The Moorish Kings of Mali: Abubakari’s Voyage & Mansa Musa’s Rise This episode of Moorish History TV explores the true identity of Mansa Musa and his brother Abubakari II—not just as West African rulers, but as Black Moors recognized across Africa, Europe, and the Islamic world. We cover: • Abubakari II’s legendary Atlantic voyage • Mansa Musa’s rise to power • Their Islamic Moorish identity • The Catalan Atlas depiction of the Black Moor king of Mali • Arabic sources from al-Umari & Ibn Khaldun