Sierra Leone

KOGBANDI VANGAHUN
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Kogbandi Vangahun (18?-early 1890s) was a brave but profligate warrior whose career as a professional fighter was often marred by the distrust provoked by his...

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Sierra Leone
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A HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION Sierra Leone is a small country, roughly circular in shape, and occupying the southwest coast of West Africa between 6° 55′ and...

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YOKO, MADAM
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Madam Yoko (circa 1849 – August 1906) was a fascinating and impressive woman who eventually became ruler of the Kpaa-Mende state. Famed for her beautiful...

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BOKARI, ALMAMY KANDEH
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Almamy Kandeh Bokari (18-1880s) was ruler of the Soso state of Morea, today divided between the Republic of Guinea and Sierra Leone. He was one...

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BILALI
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Bilali (circa 1810-1880s) also known as Mori Lamina, was the ruler of Tonko Limba in Sierra Leone. He was born to servile status among the...

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