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Reevaluating Njinga's Legacy
- Njinga defied European narratives that portrayed her as a cold, bloodthirsty cannibal.
- Her true story reveals a complex leader challenging colonial rule and gender norms.
Context of Enslavement in Africa
- African enslavement existed before European colonialism but was different in context and scope.
- Colonizers racialized slavery, embedding hierarchy based on skin color unlike African practices.
Njinga's Youth and Strength
- Njinga outshone her brother in combat and was her father's favored child, despite patriarchal norms.
- She also maintained multiple male lovers and concubines, showing early independence and defiance.