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The 1894 Biafrans in Belgium: Congo's Forgotten Envoys
This episode of The History of Belgium uncovers a forgotten chapter: the arrival of three Biafran chiefs – Mbiyia, Okori, and Akwa – in Brussels in 1894. Sent by King Leopold II's agents to impress African dignitaries as part of the colonial propaganda machine, they were paraded before audiences and even met the king himself. But their story is more than just a 'human zoo' spectacle. Lucas and Luna explore how these envoys navigated the colonial encounter, their diplomatic mission to seek protection for their people against Leopold's brutal rubber regime, and the tragic…
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