King Jaja of Opobo: The slave boy who became Nigeria's first millionaire!

Discover the incredible story of King Jaja of Opobo, who transformed from a slave boy to becoming Nigeria's first millionaire.
Born in 1821 during the era of slavery, he was kidnapped at 12 and forced into slavery. Through determination, he ran businesses, earning freedom.
In 1859, he founded Opobo, breaking away and dominating the palm oil trade.
King Jaja disrupted Western trade, directly exporting palm oil to the UK.
The British, threatened by King Jaja's influence, labeled him a tyrant. Undeterred, he resisted their political ambitions, solidifying his role as a symbol of defiance against imperialism.
In 1887, a series of betrayals led to King Jaja's deportation and subsequent exile. Despite returning in 1891, his journey home was cut short, shrouded in speculation of poisoning.
King Jaja's legacy lives on as a fearless king who stood against oppression and left an indelible mark on Nigeria's history.
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