King Maghan Kon Fatta received a prophesy that he would be the father of a successful and mighty king. Although called Meghan the Handsome, he chose to marry Sogolon Conde, an unfortunate looking woman also known as

Also known as Sogolon Kolonkan" or "Sogolon Kédjou", the daughter of the "buffalo woman"; is the mother of Sundiata. She was called the daughter of the "buffalo woman" due to her unfortunate looks and hunchback

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The Guardian of the Word is a novel that, relates the events surrounding the rise and reign of Sundiata, a thirteenth century Africa leader. The leading character of this novel is Sundiata himself, and the narrative tells the story of the founding of the empire of Mali (in modern West Africa). Sundiata was born to a hump-backed mother, Sogolon, who was chosen by the king, Mandan-Ka, who himself was told by a prophet to find the ugliest woman that he could to achieve his destiny.