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We had feared the white people but it was people we called neighbours we should have feared. Two men came one day while I was looking after the village children. They seemed to want to trade. Too late I realised that there were many more hiding outside, some holding what I later learnt were guns. I kicked and punched and screamed for the others in the field but my friends and family were too far away to help us.


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War trumpet
This 19th century war trumpet may have been used both in battle and to warn of a possible attack. It is from the Congo and is made from ivory.
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Okechukwu's capture

Okechukwu is also captured when enemies attack his village.

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Kofi's capture

Kofi's uncle has debts and sells Kofi into slavery. Kofi thinks he is going to visit a nice place and is led away.

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Kwame's capture

The tribal chief accuses Kwame of cheating him and sells him, and other young men, to slave traders.

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