Book Title: Sons of the Baobab
In the heart of the 14th-century Mali Empire, under the rule of the legendary Emperor Mansa Musa, a young griot named Kaita embarks on a journey that will forever change the history of the Sahel.
Raised in the city of Timbuktu a center of learning, trade, and spiritual wealth Kaita is tasked with preserving the oral histories of his people. But when his brother disappears during a gold caravan journey through the Sahara, Kaita must leave the comforts of the city and face the harsh desert, foreign traders, and political intrigue that stretches from Gao to Cairo.
As he journeys across ancient Africa, Kaita uncovers secrets about his lineage, the hidden power of the baobab tree, and the sacred texts that could unify or divide the kingdoms of the Niger River.
In the heart of the 14th-century Mali Empire, under the rule of the legendary Emperor Mansa Musa, a young griot named Kaita embarks on a journey that will forever change the history of the Sahel.
Raised in the city of Timbuktu a center of learning, trade, and spiritual wealth Kaita is tasked with preserving the oral histories of his people. But when his brother disappears during a gold caravan journey through the Sahara, Kaita must leave the comforts of the city and face the harsh desert, foreign traders, and political intrigue that stretches from Gao to Cairo.
As he journeys across ancient Africa, Kaita uncovers secrets about his lineage, the hidden power of the baobab tree, and the sacred texts that could unify or divide the kingdoms of the Niger River.
