The Kongo Kingdom traded with Portugal, when King Afonso was in power and after.
King Afonso I of Kongo
Nzinga Mbemba, also known as King Afonso I, was the ruler of Kongo who protested against the slave trade. He wrote letters to the Portuguese king and the Pope condemning the trade of African people as slaves.
Afonso, ruler of the Kongo, initially supported the slave trade as a way to strengthen his kingdom's economy. However, he later grew concerned about the negative impact on his society and people. He wrote multiple letters to European leaders, including the Portuguese king, expressing his unease and opposition to the slave trade.
Afonso Henriques and Mafalda (also aka Matilde) of Savoy.
The King of the Kongo was created on 1929-08-09.
There is only one thing different between the kings of Afonso 1 and European colonization in Africa. The only thing different is to rank between the kings.
King Afonso I of Portugal was born on July 25, 1109.
King Afonso I of Portugal was born on July 25, 1109.
Afonso asked for help to stop the slave trade because he saw the devastating impact it was having on his people and his kingdom. He believed that the Portuguese king had the power to influence the traders and put an end to the exploitation of his people. Additionally, Afonso likely wanted to maintain good relations with Portugal and saw this as an opportunity for collaboration.
Afonso requested to rule the people or be his successor
he wanted the king of Portugal to let his people consult noblemen in Congo before taking anybody as slaves