Introduction
The remarkable work of Djanka Tassey Conde on the oral epic titled Sunjata emphasizes on celebrating the founder of the Mali Empire in West Africa in the thirteenth century. Although the oral poems originating from the Mali people considerably contains nuance due to the nature of transmitting historical information; the story remains a known epic not only among the native Mandinka, but also among the people of Senegal and Gambia. The discussion focuses on determining how oral tradition is being used as history through the lenses of destiny. Furthermore, the discussion also focuses on finding what people can learn about ...
