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.
Directed by Joe Penney and written by Ladan Osman, this 26-minute documentary is available on Netflix . Sun of the Soil
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. The film follows Malian artist Abdou Ouologuem as