Sundiata, the legendary founder of the Mali Empire and the protagonist of the "Epic of Sundiata".
Askia Mohammed, the 16th-century ruler of the Songhai Empire and the central figure of the "Epic of Askia Mohammed".
Son-Jara, the warrior-prince who overcomes great obstacles to become king in the "Epic of Son-Jara".
Anansi, the trickster spider from West African folklore who often outwits more powerful opponents.
Mwindo, the hero of the Nyanga epic cycle from the Democratic Republic of Congo, who is gifted with supernatural abilities.
Sogolon Kedjou, Sundiata's mother in the "Epic of Sundiata", who endures great suffering and rises to become a respected queen.
Eshu, the Yoruba deity of chaos and trickery who often causes mischief in the myths and legends of West Africa.
Queen Nzinga, the 17th-century queen of the Ndongo and Matamba Kingdoms who fought against Portuguese colonization in Angola.
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