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The Kingdom of Kongo, established around 1390, unified six provinces under a manikongo in Mbanza Kongo and engaged with Portuguese traders from 1483. King Afonso I adopted Catholicism and sought to strengthen his rule, but the demand for enslaved labor led to instability and civil wars. Despite challenges, the kingdom persisted until it became part of colonial Angola in the early 20th century, influencing Central African culture and diaspora traditions.
- Author
- hideo tanaka
- Language
- EN