Mr Madu
History
David Stuurman: The South African Chief Who Was Exiled by the British for Offering Refuge to Escaped Slaves
Mr Madu -
David Stuurman was a Khoi chief and political activist, who played a significant role in the resistance against Dutch and British colonial administration in the Eastern Cape of South Africa.
Society & Culture
Leblouh and the Fattening Farms of Mauritania
Mr Madu -
Leblouh, also known as gavage, is a cultural practice in Mauritani that involves force-feeding young girls with large quantities of food and liquids, with the intention of achieving a specific body size or shape associated with beauty or social status.
History
Queen Anne’s Bounty: The Church of England’s Link to the Atlantic Slave Trade
Mr Madu -
In the 18th century, while the Church preached to Africans about a God in whose image they were made, it funded a company that carted them away from Africa in ten of thousands.
History
Gabriel’s Rebellion: The Slave Rebellion That Was Betrayed by Two Enslaved Informants
Mr Madu -
Gabriel's Rebellion was a significant event in American history, representing a courageous attempt by enslaved Africans to secure their freedom in the face of oppressive bondage. However, the rebellion was ultimately thwarted by the actions of two enslaved informants who betrayed Gabriel and his followers.
People & Politics
African Countries Colonized by Portugal
Mr Madu -
Portugal, known for its maritime prowess during the Age of Discovery, played a significant role in the colonization of Africa. As one of the earliest European powers to venture into the continent, Portugal established colonies that left a lasting impact on the countries they occupied.
History
Cassare: The Complex Marriage Alliances Between European Slave Traders and African Women in West Africa
Mr Madu -
Cassare refers to a type of marriage alliance that was common in West Africa during the pre-colonial era. This practice involved European slave traders forming marriage or concubine relationships with African women.
History
Balahu: The Ethiopian Towering Giant Executed by Italian Troops in 1936
Mr Madu -
Balahu was a towering Ethiopian giant who served as the esteemed umbrella bearer and later drum-major to Emperor Haile Selassie. However, his life took a tragic turn when he encountered Italian troops in 1936.
History
Victoria Montou: The Heroine Who Fought Alongside Jean-Jacques Dessalines During the Haitian Revolution
Mr Madu -
Victoria Montou also known as Abdaraya Toya was an exceptional woman who played a vital role in the Haitian Revolution. Born in the late 18th century, Montou was enslaved in the kingdom of Dahomey and brought to Saint-Domingue, now known as Haiti, as a slave.
History
Signares: The Powerful West African Women of the Atlantic Slave Trade
Mr Madu -
The Signares were a group of powerful African women in the Atlantic slave trade who controlled the export of enslaved Africans from West Africa to the Americas in the 18th and 19th centuries.
History
Davy the Maroon: The Jamaican Slave Catcher Who Made a Living Chasing Runaway Slaves
Mr Madu -
Captain Davy was an eighteenth-century Maroon officer who gained notoriety by killing Coromantee Tacky (chief) of the tribe, the leader of Tacky's Revolt, the most dangerous slave rebellion in eighteenth-century Jamaica.
About Me
Mr Madu is a freelance writer, a lover of Africa and a frequent hiker who loves long, vigorous walks, usually on hills or mountains.
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