Regrann from @nationalblackguide - RP @17thsoulja5 - #MansaMusa Film May Be in the Works:: "#Blackhistory is under-represented—or even misrepresented—in the media, so it is obvious why a film about Mansa Musa could be influential. Although director Ryan Coogler and actor Michael B. Jordan are considering producing a film about the wealthy African ruler, any particulars about the potential film are uncertain at this time. However, if the film were produced, it would certainly make a great addition to the small collection of films about Africa’s history and help raise awareness of black history in general. #MansaMusa was a very influential African ruler during the fourteenth century. He was emperor of the #MaliEmpire, a land full of gold, which he gave out frivolously during his pilgrimage to #Mecca, causing economic crises to cities not accustomed to such wealth. In 1324, he became the first #Muslim ruler to make the almost four-thousand-mile pilgrimage. During his travels, he met rulers from the Middle East and Europe, putting Mali on European maps. He helped boost Islamic education when he brought back scholars from his pilgrimage; he also brought back government bureaucrats and architects. His development of mosques and a major university helped urbanize the city of #Timbuktu, which is still inhabited to this day. He reigned for 25 years, and during that time there were years of peace in Western Africa. #RyanCoogler and #MichaelBJordan want to make influential videos to inform viewers of contributions of the Black community throughout history. The two have been making independent films for the last few years, including Creed. It is likely that the film would somewhat focus on the economies affected by this king’s wealth and generosity. This movie could become an important film in the industry. Black history is majorly under-represented, and a film about one of the richest men in history—an African @nikkioh.co #17thsoulja #blackpanther #killmonger . . #NationalBlackGuide #nbgnetwork #blackguideapp #nyc #newyork #philly #la #chi #atl #dfwurbannews #blm #blackentrepreneur #blackgirlsrock #blackgirlmagic #blackhistory #blackexcellence #blackwomen #melanin #bla