Sunjata Keita - Son of Sogolon and founder of the Mali Empire. He led the army that defeated Sumaworo and the army of Soso.

Sumaworo Kante - Son of Bali Kante, ruler of Soso. He is associated with the stringed instruments and the bala, which he acquired from the genies. He is the ruler of the Mande peoples while sunjata is in exile.

Sogolon - Sunjata's mother, sister to the Buffalo Woman and Do Kamissa.