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The Slave Trade in the Bight of Biafra: Igbo and Ibibio Captives
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the slave trade in the Bight of Biafra, focusing on the Igbo and Ibibio peoples. They discuss the role of the Aro Confederacy, the oracle at Arochukwu known as the Long Juju, and the secret society Ekpe. The episode covers the major slave ports of Bonny and Old Calabar, the rise of the Efik traders, and the impact on Igbo society. Personal stories like that of Olaudah Equiano bring the human cost to life.
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