Faamas

African warlord and religious leader, founder of the Wassoulou Empire (1830–1900)

Ruler of the Bambara Empire

Toucouleur ruler (1836–1897)

King of the Kénédougou Empire (1845–1893)

Faama is a Mandinka word meaning "father," "leader," or "king". It was commonly used within the area of pre-imperial Mali. The title spread into areas conquered by Mali and was later used by the Bamana Empire and the Wassoulou Empire of Samori Toure and non-Mandinka groups in the Kenedougou Empire.

faama of the Bambara Empire from 1766 to 1790

King of the Kénédougou Empire

ruler of the Bambara Empire