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Maysa Wali

14th century · 14th century · Also known as Maysa Wali Jaxateh Manneh

Maysa Wali is remembered as the first Guelowar king of Sine, a Serer kingdom in present-day Senegal, in the 14th century. Tradition says the Guelowar came from Kaabu, and that he was chosen as king for his wisdom. He founded the line of rulers titled Maad a Sinig, which lasted until the death of Mahecor Diouf in 1969.

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