MANSA MUSA - The Man So Rich… He Destroyed an Entire Economy

What happens when someone becomes too rich? Not billionaire rich — but so rich that giving away money crashes an entire economy. This is the unbelievable true story of Mansa Musa, the 14th-century emperor of Mali and the richest human being in recorded history. In this video, we break down: How Mansa Musa made his money How he controlled half of the world’s gold supply How his legendary pilgrimage (Hajj) became the world’s first PR stunt How he gave away so much gold that Egypt’s economy collapsed How Mali became the intellectual and economic capital of Africa How rich Mansa Musa would be in today’s dollars If you love videos about history, wealth creation, ancient economics, empires, money psychology, and powerful financial lessons, this is for you. Smart Money Labz is where money meets history — and where timeless wealth strategies come alive. 🔔 Subscribe for more stories of how historical figures built and lost fortunes. 📌 New episodes every week.