Ganga Zumba or Ganzazumba is best known as the leader of the slave Brazilian escaped slave alliance of Quilombo dos Palmares during the late 17th century. Ganga Zumba's Early Life His origins are somewhat murky. It's believed that he was Kongo royalty being the son of Princess Aqualtune. He was likely captured following the Battle of Mbwila when Portugal defeated the Kingdom of […]
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