Zanzibar and The Indian Ocean Slave Trade: The History We Don't Talk About

Описание: Zanzibar was once one of the most powerful centers of trade in the Indian Ocean world but its history also includes a darker chapter that cannot be ignored.

In this video, I explore Zanzibar’s role in the Indian Ocean slave trade, explaining how the system functioned, who was involved, and why Zanzibar became a major hub in this trade network. We look at the political and economic forces behind it, including the role of the Zanzibar Sultanate, global demand, and long-distance trade routes linking Africa, Arabia, and Asia.

This is not a video meant to sensationalize history, but to understand it honestly acknowledging both African agency and exploitation, and separating historical fact from oversimplified narratives.

This video is part of my ongoing series exploring African civilizations and global connections, starting in East Africa.


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