Kuma examines the philosophy of history and methodology of the Malinke historians through an in-depth analysis of historical oral literature and the griots' own theories on historicization. Kai discusses griot accounts of major historical figures, such as Sundiata Keita, Sumanguru Kante, Sogolon Conde, Mansa Musa, Manding Bokari (Abubakr Muhammad II), Biton Koulibaly, and Almamy Samori Toure, and their impact on Mali's history. Significant components of griot Malinke history are exposed for the first time in English in this highly informative and insightful text. | Kuma Malinke Historiography by Nubia Kai, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters