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JA JA KING OF THE OPOBO (1821-1891)

JA JA KING OF THE OPOBO (1821-1891)

He was the founder and leader of the territory of Opobo an area near the Eastern Nigeria River. This area was very favorable to trading. This trading route soon attracted the greedy Europeans who seek to capture this trading route. Ja Ja put up fierce...

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TENKAMENIN KING OF GHANA (1037-1075)

TENKAMENIN KING OF GHANA (1037-1075)

The country of Ghana reach the height of its greatness during the reign of Tenkamenin. Through his careful management of the gold trade across the Sahara desert into West Africa, Tenkamenin’s empire flourished economically. But his greatest strength was...

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King Moshoeshoe

King Moshoeshoe

For half a century the Basotho people were ruled by the founder of their nation, a wise and just king who was as brilliant in diplomacy as he was in battle. To create Basutoland, Moshoeshoe united many diverse groups, uprooted by war, into a stable society...

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The Bamangwato Tribe : Khama

The Bamangwato Tribe : Khama

Khama So peace loving was Khama, that on several occasions he surrendered control of his kingdom to his father, Sekhomi, who despised Khama? Conversion to Christianity. The Bamangwato tribe displayed strong affection and support for Khama, however. Once,...

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