The Berlin Conference's Forgotten King Msiri of Katanga

In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the story of Msiri, the powerful Nyamwezi king who built a copper-rich kingdom in Katanga in the late 19th century. They examine how Msiri played European powers against each other, his bloody methods of centralization, and his eventual downfall at the hands of the Stairs Expedition sent by King Leopold II. The conversation also touches on the role of Tippu Tip, the Zanzibari slave trader who connected Katanga to global trade networks, and the aftermath of Msiri's death, which led to the incorporation of Katanga into the Congo Free State. This episode sheds light on a lesser-known but crucial chapter in the Scramble for Africa, highlighting the complexity of African agency and resistance. #Msiri #Katanga #CongoFreeState #BerlinConference #ScrambleForAfrica #StairsExpedition #TippuTip #Nyamwezi #Bunkeya #Yeke #KingLeopold #CopperKingdom #19thCenturyAfrica #AfricanHistory #Colonialism #History #FexingoHistory #Podcast #OttoVonBismarck #GeneralAct Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo