Do you know that in 1488, the Portuguese became the first Europeans to step into Africa at the mouth of the Congo River? Using Christianity as a deceitful weapon, they converted and controlled the Congolese people. By baptizing King Nzinga Kuwu in 1492 and renaming him Joao I, they set a precedent of replacing African identities with Portuguese ones. This paved the way for widespread enslavement and the spread of Christianity across Africa. The Portuguese exploited divisions among African communities, supplying weapons to stronger groups to fight and enslave weaker ones, facilitating mass enslavement and exportation. Black Stories Untold reveals......
