Mani Sundu
Mani Sundu (* 1902 in Kamadu ; † July 2, 1984 ) was a Sierra Leonean chief of the Kono in Sierra Leone, West Africa .
Sundu made his mark as a businessman, philanthropist and farmer . His economic rise from a kitchen helper to the richest man in the district made for a high reputation. He was known among the Kono as an outstanding trader .
Sundu's grave has been a Sierra Leone National Monument since January 19, 2018 . The tomb is the first national monument to a person born in the 20th century.
Individual evidence
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| SURNAME | Sundu, Mani |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Sierra Leonean leader of the Kono |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1902 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Kamadu |
| DATE OF DEATH | 2nd July 1984 |
| Place of death | Sierra Leone |