Jaja of Opobo - the slave who rose to challenge an empire

Imagine being torn from everything you know, sold into slavery, and yet rising to become a king, a leader, and a symbol of resilience. This was the extraordinary life of Jaja of Opobo. Jaja of Opobo was not born a king, he was born free, around 1821, in the village of Amaigbo, which is now part of ...Discover this captivating African story and immerse yourself in our rich cultural heritage.

Jaja of Opobo - the slave who rose to challenge an empire

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Imagine being torn from everything you know, sold into slavery, and yet rising to become a king, a leader, and a symbol of resilience. This was the extraordinary life of Jaja of Opobo. Jaja of Opobo was not born a king, he was born free, around 1821, in the village of Amaigbo, which is now part of ...

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Jaja of Opobo - the slave who rose to challenge an empire

Imagine being torn from everything you know, sold into slavery, and yet rising to become a king, a leader, and a symbol of resilience. This was the extraordinary life of Jaja of Opobo.


Jaja of Opobo was not born a king, he was born free, around 1821, in the village of Amaigbo, which is now part of ...

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