Mansong Diarra
Mansong Diarra, also rendered Monzon Jara, was the faama of the Segou Empire. Son of king Ngolo Diarra, he ascended to the throne of Ségou following his father's death in battle.
Reign
Mansong's reign was the high point of Segou's power. He built over 300 new villages, welcomed immigrants of various ethnicities, and waged numerous successful campaigns. He earned renown as a great warrior, with defeats against several other groups, including Kaarta, Massina, Dogon, and Mossi.Mungo Park
Mungo Park, passing through the Bambara capital of Ségou in 1797 recorded a testament to the Empire's prosperity under Mansong:Mansong himself provided Park with a gift of 5000 cowries to help him on his travels.