Coast and Conquest - History Of Africa with Zeinab Badawi [Episode 12]
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Published 2020-04-10
Zeinab then relates the tragic history of how the arrival of the Arabs in this part of Africa marked the start of an international trade in many millions of enslaved Africans.
The Arabs and their Swahili partners were the first outsiders to trade in humans on the continent from as early as the 7th century. She highlights how this trade differed from the much later trans-Atlantic slave trade, and how some Africans today view this painful period in their history.
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All Comments (21)
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I love how Zeinab connects with the people. It’s so refreshing to watch
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This is the type of African history we need in the USA especially in elementary. Thank you for sharing the knowledge told by Africans.
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Zeinab is sweet, and beautiful. What a pleasure to build our African knowledge through English language. Thank you.
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BBC and Zenab, I thank you all of your educational Documentaries about Black African History and for providing Black Africans their history. Thank again, we Black Africans and Black people across the world must know, study, and study our history. If one doesn't know where he or she comes, he or she is a lost soul. I am a very proud Black African.
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The Congo can't catch a break. Wow, my heart goes out to the people.
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The way you allowed the make-up on your face melted my heart. You were more welcoming even as a guest. You made the woman's day I'm sure.
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I'm glad someone is talking about the Arabs involvement in slavery, this was also done in west Africa through the Sahel and Sahara
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Beautiful Africa
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Most beautiful continent in the world
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Keep up the good work Zeinab. I love the entire series including this one. However, my most favorite part is in minute 19:48 through 20:00. The smile on the faces of both Zeinab and Fatima is so priceless, genuine and beautiful. I had to watch it a couple of times, and even paused it to gaze on their faces. As an African, this reminds me of our kindness, genuineness and appreciation of the simplest things in life.
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Thank you for the Somalis here who mentioned the Ajuran Empire. I was surprised by Mogadishu mentioned as a Swahili port!! And Puntland mentioned in a previous episode but not mentioned as part of historical Somali region.
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It's amazing that almost 150 years ago a prince controlled the whole of the East African Coast. Great to see our country's hidden gem, Lamu. I wished they featured Somalia. Looking forward to seeing that in the future.
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Thank you Zaineb. May God bless you for enlightening us about our content. Watching your documentary has really increased my pride as a African and brought more inspiration to my soul. Lots of informative history us Africans had no idea about. Thank you, thank you and Shukran. Love from 🇿🇦
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This is greatest and most important stories I have ever enjoyed and will continue enjoying. Love it with all the nerves in my body Wisdom is what you are passing to the youths of African descent and the world Thanks again and God’s blessings is always yours
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Would love to visit, even at 71, before I leave this plane!!!!
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Dear Mrs. Zeinab.... you have made a respectable landmark to the History of Africa documenting a great civilization being the cradle of humanity. The history will always remember your documentary being as great as the African civilization.
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These Episodes are Greatly Needed ❤️❤️❤️
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Amazing work on this programme Zeinab. I envy the experience and embrace the knowledge told by the African. Thank you
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Zainab, love your well researched documentaries on Africa. Good job. Keep it up. Thank you Chukwuemeka Joe Okeke. Abuja Nigeria.
