Margaret L. Armstrong - Roots chap. 5 ancient cities lyrics

Upon receiving his ordination as a holy man, Kairaba Kunta kinte had himself wandered for many moons alone, among places in Old Mali such as Keyla, Djeela, Kangaba, and Timbuktu, humbly prostrating himself before very great old holy men and imploring their blessings for his success, which they all freely gave. In this pa**age on page 18 the 3 ancient cities Kela, Djeela,and Kangaba are all acient cities in ancient Mali. www.geographic.org