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https://youtu.be/lrwFcae7StY

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https://youtu.be/2gO79uwcm0M

who cares about all that rubbish.
This post is to highlight that the sins of our fathers are upon us.. human trafficking, lack of empathy for human life has plagued Nigeria.
The Benin monarch and it's supporters still think the European favours them even they that were smacked over like a little girl. Still living in lala land
And the Yoruba still have reverence for tinubu the infamous slave trader, the statue should be pulled torn down to express a new ideologue.

HeartlessMan:


This is the summary

Perhaps. I think they were selling their own people too which probably destroyed the kingdom from the inside, many people ran away. What was the the real reason? trading none royal edo people for drinks and guns?

According to Ferraz (1978)The language that feature most prominently in the Sao Tomense Portuguese based creole are Bini, better known as Edo ....and Kongo.

Ferraz evidence shows that people from the Niger Delta and we can interprete his Edo in a broader sense to include other Edoid and related languages and dialects such as Edo(Bini), Isoko, Urhobo (all Edoid) Isekiri ended up speaking a kind of pidgin portuguese. Proof of this is supplied by the impressive list of words of Edoid (especially Edo orBini origin in Sao Tomense as reported by Ferraz (1978). Sao Tome and principe is an island on the Gulf of Benin and situated near modern day Gabon.

https://edofolks.com/html/pub80.htm

In the 16th century São Tomé and Príncipe became the first plantation economy in the tropics based on sugar monoculture and slave labor, while the slave trade was equally important for the local economy.

https://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/display/document/obo-9780199846733/obo-9780199846733-0151.xml

I am suggesting they sold their own first, then when the population got too small they went for other tribes

Emperormartin:
Was Lagos originally under Benin empire or Oyo empire

Was Lagos originally under Benin empire or Oyo empire

The city of Lagos, which is now located in modern-day Nigeria, was originally founded as a small fishing village in the 15th century. It was later conquered and colonized by the Kingdom of Benin, which was one of the most powerful and influential West African kingdoms at the time.

However, in the 17th century, the city of Lagos was conquered by the neighboring Oyo Empire, which was another powerful West African kingdom. The Oyo Empire established control over the region and made Lagos one of its provincial capitals. Under Oyo rule, Lagos continued to grow and prosper, becoming an important center of trade and commerce in West Africa.

In the 19th century, Lagos was colonized by the British, who established a protectorate over the city and the surrounding region. Lagos became the capital of Nigeria when the country gained independence from British colonial rule in 1960.

Kobojunkie:
OP, weren't those other people engaged in similar trades?

Yes of course, but it seems like benin spearheaded this evil

which kingdom first sold slaves to the Portuguese on the coast of west africa

The first West African kingdom to engage in the slave trade with the Portuguese was the Kingdom of Benin, which was located in what is now modern-day Nigeria. The Portuguese arrived on the coast of West Africa in the late 15th century and established trading posts and forts along the coast, including one at the city of Lagos in the Kingdom of Benin.

Initially, the Portuguese traded primarily in gold, ivory, and pepper with the Kingdom of Benin. However, they soon began to demand slaves as well. The Kingdom of Benin was one of the earliest African states to supply slaves to the Portuguese, who obtained them through raids, warfare, and tribute payments.

So I have been on the internet watching various "Historians" on the Benin Kingdom. Unfortunately, there is something I felt has been quite dishonest about it's role in the trans Atlantic slave trade.
So I decided to ask an AI chatbot for honest answers. ChatGPT


What was benins role in the trans atlantic slave trade

Benin, a kingdom located in West Africa, was involved in the transatlantic slave trade primarily as a source of enslaved Africans. Beginning in the late 15th century, European traders established contacts with the coastal kingdoms of West Africa, including Benin, to exchange goods such as textiles, guns, and alcohol for enslaved people.

Benin's rulers and merchants played a significant role in this trade by capturing and selling people from neighboring regions and trading them to European slave traders. The slave trade had a devastating impact on the people of Benin, leading to widespread violence, displacement, and social disruption.

In addition to being a source of enslaved Africans, Benin was also a center for the production and trade of goods that were used to purchase enslaved people, such as palm oil, ivory, and gold. Benin's involvement in the transatlantic slave trade continued until the late 19th century, when European powers, including Britain, began to abolish the slave trade and colonialism gained hold in the region.


Isn't it true that benin kingdom prohibited the sale of slaves?

Yes, it is true that the Kingdom of Benin, also known as the Edo Kingdom, had a legal system that prohibited the sale of slaves within its own territory. This system, known as the "Customary Code of the Benin Kingdom," was established during the reign of Oba Ewuare the Great in the 15th century.

Under this code, it was illegal to sell any Benin citizen into slavery, and anyone who violated this law could be punished with death. However, the prohibition against the sale of slaves within Benin's borders did not extend to the sale of slaves to European traders for export to the Americas.

While the Benin Kingdom prohibited the sale of its own citizens into slavery, it did participate in the transatlantic slave trade as a supplier of slaves obtained from neighboring regions. The slave trade was a major source of income for the kingdom, and its rulers and merchants actively participated in the trade for several centuries, until the practice was abolished by European powers in the late 19th century.


which regions did benin acquire slaves from?

The Kingdom of Benin acquired slaves from various regions in West and Central Africa. Some of the areas that were major sources of slaves for Benin included:

The coastal regions of the Bight of Benin: The peoples living in the coastal areas of present-day Togo, Ghana, and Nigeria were often raided by Benin's armies, and many were captured and sold into slavery.

The interior regions of West Africa: Benin's armies would often raid the interior regions of West Africa, such as the Yoruba states, and capture people to be sold into slavery.

The Kingdom of Dahomey: Dahomey was a neighboring kingdom to Benin, and its rulers were also heavily involved in the slave trade. Many of the slaves that were sold by Dahomey were acquired through raiding neighboring regions.

Central Africa: Benin also acquired slaves from Central Africa through trade networks that extended across the continent. Slaves from the Congo Basin were brought to the coast and sold to European traders, often passing through Benin's ports.

It's important to note that the exact origins of enslaved people in the transatlantic slave trade are difficult to trace, and many people were captured and sold multiple times before they were finally sold to European traders.


what is the Customary Code of the Benin Kingdom

The Customary Code of the Benin Kingdom was a set of laws and regulations established by Oba Ewuare the Great of the Kingdom of Benin in the 15th century. The code was designed to regulate various aspects of life in the kingdom, including the sale and ownership of slaves.

Under the code, it was illegal to sell any Benin citizen into slavery, and anyone who violated this law could be punished with death. The code also regulated the ownership of slaves within the kingdom, setting rules for the treatment of slaves and the circumstances under which they could be sold or freed.

The code reflected the importance of social status in the Kingdom of Benin, with different rules and punishments applying to people of different classes. For example, slaves who committed crimes against free people were subject to harsher punishments than free people who committed the same crimes.

The Customary Code of the Benin Kingdom was an important legal and social institution in the kingdom, and it remained in force until the kingdom was annexed by the British in 1897. While the code prohibited the sale of Benin citizens into slavery, it did not extend to the sale of slaves to European traders for export to the Americas, and the kingdom was a major supplier of slaves to the transatlantic slave trade.



what happened the kingdom of benins decrease in population?

The Kingdom of Benin experienced a significant decrease in population in the 19th century, largely as a result of the transatlantic slave trade and the wars and raids that accompanied it.

The slave trade was a major source of income for the kingdom, and its rulers and merchants actively participated in the trade for several centuries, capturing and selling people from neighboring regions to European traders for export to the Americas. The export of so many people led to a significant decrease in the population of the region, as well as the disruption of social and economic systems.

In addition to the slave trade, the Kingdom of Benin also faced military conflicts with neighboring kingdoms, including Dahomey and the British Empire. These conflicts resulted in the loss of lives and the displacement of people from their homes, further contributing to the decrease in population.

The British Empire annexed the Kingdom of Benin in 1897, and this marked the beginning of a new era in the region. The British introduced new systems of governance and economic development, which eventually led to the population of the region recovering and growing again. However, the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade and the wars and conflicts of the past continued to shape the region and its people for many years to come.


Oxford University ‘rewarding slavery twice’ by repatriating Benin Bronzes

Deadria Farmer-Paellmann, the founder of the Restitution Study Group (RSG) campaigning for reparative justice for slave descendants in the US, has engaged British legal experts to help pressure UK institutions into reversing their repatriation plans.

She has urged Oxford’s leadership to “immediately suspend your plans to repatriate these objects to Nigeria”, adding: “It is morally indefensible to make such a determination against the express wishes of those of us in the UK, the US and the Commonwealth, whose ancestors literally gave their lives so that the Bronzes could be created in the first place.

“Your proposed actions to repatriate the Bronzes would have the effect of rewarding slavery twice.”

The artefacts were made over several centuries for royalty in the Kingdom of Benin – now absorbed into Nigeria – before they were taken in a punitive raid by the British in 1897. European metal tokens known as “manillas” were often melted down to create them.

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Benin Bronzes made of German brass

Researchers have long suspected that the brass used to create the impressive sculptures was transported to Benin via Portuguese trade routes in the 15th century, but they haven't been able to pinpoint where the metals originated in Europe.

A study published Wednesday by researchers at the Technische Hochschule Georg Agricola in the German city of Bochum offers evidence that much of the material used to create Benin's 16th and 17th century bronzes came from Germany's Rhineland region.

"The Benin Bronzes are the most famous ancient works of art in all West Africa," study author Tobias Skowronek said in a statement. "Finally, we can prove the totally unexpected: the brass used for the Benin masterpieces, long thought to come from Britain or Flanders, was mined in western Germany. This is the first time a scientific link has been made."

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bokohalal:

I for like meet you for real life. Typical Yoruba wey dem no dey beat for corner. "E mi ke? I will kill you today." Whereas his head is under kolobi

Lol. Every Yoruba "Man" I've Met is like those damn Europeans, sneaky, lippy but ultimately shook.

i agree

kayfra:
Inferiority complex kee you dia

Why?
You saw the title of the thread, yet you still came in with arrogance... I think you are projecting something else.

Good luck

Martinez39s:
What a joker! Why is he wearing a bulletproof if the charm is potent?

1. he didn't title this video
2. You have no idea why he is wearing that
3. Proverbs, chapter 23, verse 7

He sounds in tune.
Abraham is our ancestor and AYAHYAH is the God of the heavens.

I hope we are not waiting for the white man to tell us in some sort of public announcement
He absolutely won't

my new thread check it out

https://www.nairaland.com/6603349/genetic-evidence-negroes-proto-semitic-people

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSnjBwwmPW0

NEGROES AKA NIGER-CONGO (WEST-AFRICAN & BANTU) CREATED JUDEO-CHRISTIANITY & ARE HEBREWS


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cq-TWl2doTE

Any thoughts or additions are most welcome.

hopefully someone has interesting commentary

I was doing some googles when I came across this thread on reddit.

https://www.reddit.com/r/23andme/comments/a98vd6/dna_results_from_edo_north_in_southern_nigeria/

"As an African, and specifically Nigerian, I've always been fascinated when it comes to human DNA. I watched Youtube videos and have always enjoyed the excitement on people when they received their DNA results. Being born in Nigeria to two Nigerian parents, I had always expected my results to be less exciting. Then I decided to order my kit a few weeks ago. One reason for doing this was the fact that, there are no results or much stories covering the northern part of Edo state (specifically Uzairue in Etsako) in Nigeria where I come from. I've seen a great deal of stories of the Ibos, the Yorubas, etc., but less on minority groups like the Etsako people in Edo State in Nigeria."

This persons Y Chromosome back back as E-P252

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haplogroup_E-P2

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natufian_culture

According to ancient DNA analyses conducted by Lazaridis et al. (2016) on Natufian skeletal remains from present-day northern Israel, the Natufians carried the Y-DNA (paternal) haplogroups E1b1b1b2 (xE1b1b1b2a, E1b1b1b2b) (2/5; 40%), CT (2/5; 40%), and E1b1 (xE1b1a1, E1b1b1b1) (1/5; 20%).[25][40] Haplogroup E1b1 is found primarily among North Africans, Sub-Saharan Africans, and among non-Arab Levantines such as Samaritans, also it was found in Egypt (40%), Jordan (25%), Palestine (20%), and Lebanon (17.5%).[41] In terms of autosomal DNA, these Natufians carried around 50% of the Basal Eurasian (BE) and 50% of Western Eurasian Unknown Hunter Gatherer (UHG) components. However, they were slightly distinct from the northern Anatolian populations that contributed to the peopling of Europe, who had higher Western Hunter Gatherer (WHG) inferred ancestry. Natufians were strongly genetically differentiated[42] from Neolithic Iranian farmers from the Zagros Mountains, who were a mix of Basal Eurasians (up to 62%) and Ancient North Eurasians (ANE)

the bible is talking about negroid people...

Natufian stuffs attached. similarities?