Tuesday 15 March 2011
Whydah/Ouidah
Abojevi Zahwenu/Robert Antoine/Papa Nanee lived in the coastal city of Whydah, Dahomey (now Ouidah, Benin). Whydah was a popular port of departure for slaves. One researcher believed that Robert left on a ship called the Senator. On the left you see an 18th century map of Whydah and on the right is the Slavery Memorial at present day Ouidah. At some point Robert purchased land in Belmont, now Antoine Lane, for $186. What can you buy today for $186?
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You shld look up the original name for ouidah whydah. Its was whydah because its Portuguese for Judah. The kingdom was called the kingdom of Judah these were the tribes of Judah that escaped into Africa in 70 Ad when Jerusalem was destroyed by the Romans. Google Whydah kingdom of Judah map and you will see the truth. The ppl who went onto slavery were the original jews that jesus came to save.
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