Benkos Biohó: Hidden Story of A Maroon Leader

Benkos Biohó: Hidden Story of A Maroon Leader

Author: King Kurus, Griot of Black & African History November 2, 2024 Duration: 6:24
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Dive into "The Hidden Story of Benkos Biohó: Africa's King Who Founded the First Free Town in the Americas."


Join us on the Black History Buff Podcast as we uncover the incredible journey of Benkos Biohó, an African king from the Bissagos Islands of present-day Guinea-Bissau. Captured and enslaved by Portuguese traders, Benkos's unwavering spirit led him to orchestrate daring escapes and ultimately establish San Basilio de Palenque—the first free African town in the Americas.


🌊 From Chains to Freedom: Learn how Benkos survived a harrowing shipwreck on the Magdalena River and used it as a springboard to fight for his freedom.


🏹 Defying an Empire: Discover how he built a fortified refuge in the dense marshlands, outsmarting Spanish colonial forces with an intricate intelligence network.


👑 Legacy of Resilience: Despite his eventual capture and execution, Benkos's legacy lives on. San Basilio de Palenque remains a vibrant community, preserving African traditions, language, and culture—a UNESCO-recognized symbol of resistance and freedom.


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The Black History Buff Podcast, hosted by King Kurus, is your gateway to the untold stories of Black history. From African Samurai and pistol-wielding poets to revolutionaries like Fred Hampton and Angela Davis, each episode dives deep into the rich and thrilling history of the *African Diaspora*. We go beyond the textbooks, covering everything from the ancient kingdoms of *African History* to the American *Civil Rights movement* and the trailblazers of *Black British history*. More than just a podcast, this show is a bridge connecting Black communities to the past, offering powerful stories that enlighten, empower, and inspire.
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