The Transatlantic Slave Trade: The Hidden Role of African Kingdoms

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the complex and often overlooked role that African kingdoms played in the transatlantic slave trade. They delve into how powerful states like the Asante Empire, the Kingdom of Dahomey, and the Oyo Empire participated in the capture and sale of enslaved people, driven by political and economic motivations. The conversation examines the impact of European demand on African societies, the shifting alliances and wars that resulted, and the moral ambiguities faced by African leaders. Lucas provides specific examples, such as the Asante capture of prisoners of war for sale to European traders at coastal forts, and the Dahomean practice of raiding neighboring villages. They also discuss the controversial concept of 'guilt' in historical context, emphasizing that while African participation was real, it was shaped by European coercion and local power dynamics. This episode offers a nuanced perspective that challenges simplistic narratives of the slave trade as purely a European enterprise. #TransatlanticSlaveTrade #AfricanKingdoms #AsanteEmpire #KingdomOfDahomey #OyoEmpire #GoldCoast #SlaveCoast #EuropeanDemand #PrisonersOfWar #CoastalForts #Akan #Dahomey #Oyo #History #FexingoHistory #WorldHistory #Slavery #AfricanHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo