Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
The heroic legends decribed here, re-create the events and annals of the kingdom of Segu and of the Bambara tribe that formed a series of important city-states along the Niger River during the 17th century.
Table of Contents
Introduction -- The dawning of Segu -- Ngolo Diara, who became a king of Segu --Bassadjalan Zambele and the heroes of Kala -- Sokufo Seriba, a djeli of Segu -- Da Djera and Da Monzon against Samaniana Bassi -- Da Monzon against Chiaro Mamari -- Sekuruna Toto's proposal to Da Monzon -- The epic of Bakaridjan Kone, a hero of Segu -- In praise of Malamini Sinsani -- Diuladjan Diabi, a Soninke hero of Kiban -- Tuba's last effort against Kiban.