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Kingdom of Kongo: A Lesson in the Dark Side of Opportunity

Africa's Untold Stories
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Join us to discuss the medieval kingdom of Kongo of central-west Africa. We highlight its formation, key practices, early adoption of Christianity, its tense relations with the Portuguese, and how Kongo serves a blueprint for what many African states went through upon contact with European powers. Follow us: Twitter: @AfricasUntold_S Instagram: @africasuntoldstories Outro music provided by DCQ BEATZ: https://player.beatstars.com/?storeId=97074&trackId=2559403

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