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The Wassangari: From Strangers to Kings! 👑
In ancient Barutem, situated in present-day Nigeria/Benin, the indigenous Baatombu and Boko populations were leading their lives when a group of adventurers known as the Wassangari arrived around 1480 AD. The name Wassangari literally translates to "who knows their town?" in Hausa.
Here’s the remarkable aspect:
-The Power Play: Rather than resorting to conquest by force, the Wassangari negotiated a peaceful settlement, agreeing to respect the aboriginal people’s religious practices and funeral rites.
-Ultimate Flip: By leveraging these "privileged relations," they eventually became the ruling political class, relegating the aboriginals to religious power and land ownership.
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