Scapegoat Pt. 3
When the colonial ships docked on African shores, they didn’t just bring soldiers. They brought mirrors to blind, treaties to deceive, and gold to corrupt. And standing on the shoreline—proud in their regalia—were Africa’s kings and chiefs. Some resisted. Some negotiated. Others opened the gates.
SCAPEGOAT Pt.1
These raids were a significant source of captives for the transatlantic trade, and they further illustrate the complicated network of African kingdoms involved in slavery. The Igala and Nupe's involvement underscores the violence and betrayal faced by the Igbo, who were not only enslaved by Europeans but also by other African peoples.