Kongo was wracked by instability that had been exacerbated by the Portuguese presence, but the latter was not all powerful. Portugal did suffer military defeats at Kongolese hands, notably the Battle of Mbanda Kasi in 1623. Portugal's attempt to conquer Kongo in 1670 resulted in a crushing defeat that stifled Portuguese ambitions in the region for the next 200 years. Only when the Portuguese adopted advanced weaponry in the 19th century were they able to successfully colonize Kongo and its neighboring kingdoms.
If you look at the history of colonization across Africa, Asia and the Americas, you quickly find that the Europeans weren't these great fighters who conquered inferior people, they were just good at causing social disruption that caused the collapse of these civilizations.
@@TIENxSHINHAN It's the same everywhere, they move in and whisper bs in everybody's ear like a snake in the garden of eden, once everything is in disarray, that's when they attack
@@TIENxSHINHANYep. Thats how the British were able to conquer the Northern realm. the Sokoto Caliphate, that would later become apart of Nigeria. They successfully exploited the mistrust between the Emirs to turn against each other and when the state was at its weakest, they striked. The same kind of thing happened in India too.
@@infographicsafricaGreat work brother ! Should talk more about the resistance. The portugues were defeated several times only to win when Nzinga a Nkuvu decided to burn all the tradition , artifacts before he got baptized and that was the beginning of the down fall of our Kingdom. He was warned not to do it. Many prophets like Mama Kimpa Vita was burned alive with her child as resistance to Catholicism . But the Most High Nzambi a Moungu Tulendu is merciful and sent 3 prophets to help liberate the people Prophet Simon Kimbangu and Simao Ntoko and Simon Mpadi ( DRC, Angola , Congo Brazzaville) the trinity . Makuku - Matatu . Nzinga , Nsaku Noanzu . I’m Mukongo , thank you !
It’s a good idea to know that my people were one of the most powerful people in the Kongo kingdom. I’m a Mukongo but I don’t speak Kikongo because I was never taught it. But I’m from the tribe of Yombe from the Kikongo tribe but don’t speak Kiyombe either 😂. I’m a mukongo and muyombe 😂. But at least I speak Lingala😂 from the DR Congo 🇨🇩. I was born in the capital Congo, Kinshasa😂.
I'm curious as to why one of the kings you cover is not Nzinga a Nkuwu (Joao I) along with his son Nzinga Mbemba? As they were the ones to originally converted the Kingdom of Kongo to Roman Catholicism, thereby strengthening the trade with the Portuguese and increasing wealth of the Kingdom. This conversion is so important to understand, as it led to mass acceptance among people of the kingdom since it was not tied to foreign colonial occupation and also leading the syncretic nature of Christianity in the area giving rise to a distinct form of African Catholicism.
This single decision changed the faith a Congo till this day. Very important to cover the rise of christianity in Africa. Will probably make it a video
Great work brother ! Should talk more about the resistance. The portugues were defeated several times only to win when Nzinga a Nkuvu decided to burn all the tradition , artifacts before he got baptized and that was the beginning of the down fall of our Kingdom. He was warned not to do it. Many prophets like Mama Kimpa Vita was burned alive with her child as resistance to Catholicism . But the Most High, Nzambi a Mpumgu Tulendu is merciful and sent 3 prophets to help liberate the people Prophet Simon Kimbangu and Simao Ntoko and Simon Mpadi ( DRC, Angola , Congo Brazzaville) the trinity . Makuku - Matatu . Nzinga , Nsaku Noanzu . I’m Mukongo , thank you !
I've heard this story before, although the mention of portuguese influence wasn't really mentioned in such detail. I thought 1483 was the first contact date for example. The video didn't go into much detail about the change in power structure, just that once ine king died, his son seized the throne by force, and from then on it was a hereditary monarchy, something your essay seems to contradict somewhat. Saying there was still an electoral process and all (albeit rigged). One thing that I heard previously that wasn't mentioned here is that the Kongolese had little reason to innovate in any other sector but warfare and slavery, so when European slavery was abolished, their while society collapsed. This was apparently where the real colonialism began. Not saying that anything in this video is wrong, just that im going to have to do more digging to put the pieces together properly.
Hey, I understand where you coming from. I created this channel to have more conversations like these btw. Most RUclipsr are Americans or European and unfortunatly that will sometimes influence the way they tell a story. That is why I (African) made this video about the begin, middle and end of the Kongo empire, keeping the focus on the kings and people inside Kongo and nothing on the outside forces and motives. Clearly the idea that african societies had little reason to innovate is wrong and sad. The incentives of many African societies changed with slavery but, evolution and innovation did not stop because of it. Glad you liked the video and happy to read your ideas! Here are some of the sources I liked the most while researching for this video. Maybe they help in your research in putting the pieces together as well. www.nypl.org/blog/2021/11/02/unsung-history-kingdom-kongo www.sahistory.org.za/article/kingdom-kongo-1390-1914
Sadly the Kongo people are a minority because Colonialism has split them between the Congo (named after the river, not the people), the DRC, and Angola
You're 100% right except when you talk about Nambia and Zambia. Kingdom of Kongo (Kongo dia Ntotila in Kikongo) never expand on these areas and those current countries.
Thank you! Many are lying! This ethnicity is different from many other ethnicities and this is normal. I think it has more to do with the notoriety and its excellence of this kingdom, which is why many feel part of it.
You are right!! I fell for the wrong info on that particular part. It is hard for me to be 100% right in our history unfortunatly. But I like to try. Thanks for watching and sharing the truth.
I am Angolan and i can tell you that your comment is not true. Angola is still a portuguese colony till this day most technologies from Angola come from the west and people running the biggest banks and business are run by (MOST) portuguese and other westeners
"Infographics Africa: So far the history of our ancestors from Africa,are not the subject of ongoing belittlement,which other nationalities in history would have others(us ) believe: It doesn't look pleasant to have a caucasian come onto your(resourceful continent),and destroy you at will: This is/has often been humiliating. GOD OUR CREATOR-- has all the bloody answers--none of us human beings do'ever. . ." 4-28-2024'😮😢
When you are describing ,,be honest in sight of God and God will bless you....Tell people that The Kingdom of Congo and Angola were full of The Original Jews of The Bible or the Children of Israel of the Bible are Congolese These you know and let other people know too God will bless you
What do you mean? here are my source for this and there are many many more. www.oxfordreference.com/display/10.1093/oi/authority.20110803100242961;jsessionid=CBAFCC8069DB52E62991C297EFC071AE
@@infographicsafricathe link through safari sends me to a page not found… the Kongo people worshipped and still do a creator called Nzambi Mpungu, the king was not to be seen as the creator himself but potentially a representation…
You are wrong and spreading misinformation. Only Nzinga a Nuvu ( Nkuwu) converted to Catholicism and that was the downfall of our Kngdom! He was warned by the the local priests yet he wouldn’t listen. Kongo Kingdom is the correct term. King Kanga a Nvita defeated the Portuguese at the battle of Ambuila in 1663. There was resistance Mama Kimpa Vita was burned alive with her child because she refused to convert to Catholicism. There is a head of Ne- Mwanda head in the Vatican those evil ppl use for rituals. So before you spew your baseless claims read or ask so you can learn . Nzinga a Mbemba wrote to the pope complaining about the the people who came as missionaries and now were kidnapping people including royal families.
Yes please you should. We spend more time learning about white people's history and Egypt while we neglect ours. There's still striking similarities between Oroko and lingala And between Oroko and duala
I'm Oroko from cameroon. My ancestors originated from the kingdom of Congo. Happy to learn this part of our history
Are they? Oroko doesn't sound Kikongo.
I rather think that the names of your tribes go more in the direction of the Ba Ngala/Ba Mongo people
There are not Bakongo in Cameroon.
Would the Bakoko of Cameroon fit?
@@beneaththesurface2115 There are no Cameroonian tribes that came from Kongo Kingdom, if that answers your question.
Kongo was wracked by instability that had been exacerbated by the Portuguese presence, but the latter was not all powerful. Portugal did suffer military defeats at Kongolese hands, notably the Battle of Mbanda Kasi in 1623. Portugal's attempt to conquer Kongo in 1670 resulted in a crushing defeat that stifled Portuguese ambitions in the region for the next 200 years. Only when the Portuguese adopted advanced weaponry in the 19th century were they able to successfully colonize Kongo and its neighboring kingdoms.
Yep, and they stole the idea of lethal weapons from the Asian. ❤️💛💚✊🏾🖤
If you look at the history of colonization across Africa, Asia and the Americas, you quickly find that the Europeans weren't these great fighters who conquered inferior people, they were just good at causing social disruption that caused the collapse of these civilizations.
@@TIENxSHINHAN It's the same everywhere, they move in and whisper bs in everybody's ear like a snake in the garden of eden, once everything is in disarray, that's when they attack
@@TIENxSHINHANYep. Thats how the British were able to conquer the Northern realm. the Sokoto Caliphate, that would later become apart of Nigeria. They successfully exploited the mistrust between the Emirs to turn against each other and when the state was at its weakest, they striked. The same kind of thing happened in India too.
That’s how you win wars
Very interesting video. I appreciated the details of the relationship between the two empires and how the kings managed it.
Keep up the good work !
Glad you enjoyed it! More on the way
شكراً لك المعلومات .. تحياتي لك من السعودية 🇸🇦
شكراً للمشاهدة! المزيد من الفيديوهات قريباً
@@infographicsafricaGreat work brother ! Should talk more about the resistance. The portugues were defeated several times only to win when Nzinga a Nkuvu decided to burn all the tradition , artifacts before he got baptized and that was the beginning of the down fall of our Kingdom. He was warned not to do it. Many prophets like Mama Kimpa Vita was burned alive with her child as resistance to Catholicism . But the Most High Nzambi a Moungu Tulendu is merciful and sent 3 prophets to help liberate the people Prophet Simon Kimbangu and Simao Ntoko and Simon Mpadi ( DRC, Angola , Congo Brazzaville) the trinity . Makuku - Matatu . Nzinga , Nsaku Noanzu .
I’m Mukongo , thank you !
It’s a good idea to know that my people were one of the most powerful people in the Kongo kingdom. I’m a Mukongo but I don’t speak Kikongo because I was never taught it. But I’m from the tribe of Yombe from the Kikongo tribe but don’t speak Kiyombe either 😂. I’m a mukongo and muyombe 😂. But at least I speak Lingala😂 from the DR Congo 🇨🇩. I was born in the capital Congo, Kinshasa😂.
this really helped! I have a mock exam on this topic tomorrow I really hope that this comes up as I also have to do 4 other kingdoms!
Love these videos
One more coming out now! Thanks for watching
I'm curious as to why one of the kings you cover is not Nzinga a Nkuwu (Joao I) along with his son Nzinga Mbemba? As they were the ones to originally converted the Kingdom of Kongo to Roman Catholicism, thereby strengthening the trade with the Portuguese and increasing wealth of the Kingdom. This conversion is so important to understand, as it led to mass acceptance among people of the kingdom since it was not tied to foreign colonial occupation and also leading the syncretic nature of Christianity in the area giving rise to a distinct form of African Catholicism.
This single decision changed the faith a Congo till this day. Very important to cover the rise of christianity in Africa. Will probably make it a video
@@infographicsafrica I look forward to see it! This video was great though, don't get me wrong. I enjoy your videos. Please keep it up!
Great work brother ! Should talk more about the resistance. The portugues were defeated several times only to win when Nzinga a Nkuvu decided to burn all the tradition , artifacts before he got baptized and that was the beginning of the down fall of our Kingdom. He was warned not to do it. Many prophets like Mama Kimpa Vita was burned alive with her child as resistance to Catholicism . But the Most High, Nzambi a Mpumgu Tulendu is merciful and sent 3 prophets to help liberate the people Prophet Simon Kimbangu and Simao Ntoko and Simon Mpadi ( DRC, Angola , Congo Brazzaville) the trinity . Makuku - Matatu . Nzinga , Nsaku Noanzu .
I’m Mukongo , thank you !
excelent video!
the Kongo culture still lives in Angola and Brasil
Christianity has always been a political movement
True
I've heard this story before, although the mention of portuguese influence wasn't really mentioned in such detail. I thought 1483 was the first contact date for example. The video didn't go into much detail about the change in power structure, just that once ine king died, his son seized the throne by force, and from then on it was a hereditary monarchy, something your essay seems to contradict somewhat. Saying there was still an electoral process and all (albeit rigged).
One thing that I heard previously that wasn't mentioned here is that the Kongolese had little reason to innovate in any other sector but warfare and slavery, so when European slavery was abolished, their while society collapsed. This was apparently where the real colonialism began.
Not saying that anything in this video is wrong, just that im going to have to do more digging to put the pieces together properly.
Hey, I understand where you coming from. I created this channel to have more conversations like these btw. Most RUclipsr are Americans or European and unfortunatly that will sometimes influence the way they tell a story. That is why I (African) made this video about the begin, middle and end of the Kongo empire, keeping the focus on the kings and people inside Kongo and nothing on the outside forces and motives.
Clearly the idea that african societies had little reason to innovate is wrong and sad. The incentives of many African societies changed with slavery but, evolution and innovation did not stop because of it. Glad you liked the video and happy to read your ideas! Here are some of the sources I liked the most while researching for this video. Maybe they help in your research in putting the pieces together as well.
www.nypl.org/blog/2021/11/02/unsung-history-kingdom-kongo
www.sahistory.org.za/article/kingdom-kongo-1390-1914
Obrigada pelo saber continua com a verdade
Don't you stop!!! Keep going!! 😁 ❤️💛💚✊🏾🖤
Thank you Wena! Yes not stopping ✊🏿
Good content; however, the music was a bit too loud.
I am fixing it. thanks
where do get these illustrations from?
Artificial intelligence. Called midjourney
Men this video is filled with amazing art , is available anywhere? I would pay to have it
Send me an email with the images you like I’ll give them to you for free
Sick video 🔥
Thank you!
The congo still is a vessel state today the provide cheap minerals for the west.
Some things just never change 😢
Sadly the Kongo people are a minority because Colonialism has split them between the Congo (named after the river, not the people), the DRC, and Angola
You're 100% right except when you talk about Nambia and Zambia. Kingdom of Kongo (Kongo dia Ntotila in Kikongo) never expand on these areas and those current countries.
Thank you! Many are lying! This ethnicity is different from many other ethnicities and this is normal. I think it has more to do with the notoriety and its excellence of this kingdom, which is why many feel part of it.
You are right!! I fell for the wrong info on that particular part. It is hard for me to be 100% right in our history unfortunatly. But I like to try. Thanks for watching and sharing the truth.
The funny thing now is Angola basically rules over Portugal and I'm not a fan of the Angola rulers but look how the tables turn
Things can change fast! I hope more African countries can grow and take over
@@infographicsafrica take over what?
I am Angolan and i can tell you that your comment is not true. Angola is still a portuguese colony till this day most technologies from Angola come from the west and people running the biggest banks and business are run by (MOST) portuguese and other westeners
@@englishspacitel258it’s very sad but we give them power by worshipping their god. We will never be free until we denounce their god
@@Smitty753
Angola doesn't "rule over Portugal"! Portugal has become "unrulable" by whom so ever!
Shamaion Toko Yaoh
Bakongo started in Congo DRC and move to Angola
Lucky for us these DRC, RDC and Angola lines didn’t exist at that time. Thanks for watching 🙏🏿
@@infographicsafrica DRC came first and bakongo started in Congo River before kingdom which they were native from I mean how Kongo is in Angola
@@KaskieKing we are one people
@@KaskieKing tho za moko
@@KaskieKing idk maybe they split with Congolese people and take their culture with them
"Infographics Africa: So far the history of our ancestors from Africa,are not the subject of ongoing belittlement,which other nationalities in history would have others(us ) believe: It doesn't look pleasant to have a caucasian come onto your(resourceful continent),and destroy you at will: This is/has often been humiliating. GOD OUR CREATOR-- has all the bloody answers--none of us human beings do'ever. . ." 4-28-2024'😮😢
We have to fight for our history, so the next generation have something to look up to. Africa has the longest history of all the continents
@@infographicsafrica "Exactly, and we as blk ppl,have to continue. . ." 5-4-2024'
When you are describing ,,be honest in sight of God and God will bless you....Tell people that The Kingdom of Congo and Angola were full of The Original Jews of The Bible or the Children of Israel of the Bible are Congolese These you know and let other people know too God will bless you
🃏
I bet you a Black American, stop with this nonsense
God will merk u
What minerals did the Portuguese want
The Kongo empire had access to big deposits of Gold, Diamonds and many other useful minerals.
Nzambi ampungu is NOT AN IDOL!!
What do you mean? here are my source for this and there are many many more. www.oxfordreference.com/display/10.1093/oi/authority.20110803100242961;jsessionid=CBAFCC8069DB52E62991C297EFC071AE
@@infographicsafricayou wrong brother. Do your research well.
@@infographicsafricathe link through safari sends me to a page not found… the Kongo people worshipped and still do a creator called Nzambi Mpungu, the king was not to be seen as the creator himself but potentially a representation…
@@infographicsafrica the link is not responsive.
King Kongo Yaoh CreaTor
The congo kingdom were a sell out they love the Portuguese 😮😂
You are wrong and spreading misinformation. Only Nzinga a Nuvu ( Nkuwu) converted to Catholicism and that was the downfall of our Kngdom! He was warned by the the local priests yet he wouldn’t listen. Kongo Kingdom is the correct term. King Kanga a Nvita defeated the Portuguese at the battle of Ambuila in 1663. There was resistance Mama Kimpa Vita was burned alive with her child because she refused to convert to Catholicism. There is a head of Ne- Mwanda head in the Vatican those evil ppl use for rituals. So before you spew your baseless claims read or ask so you can learn . Nzinga a Mbemba wrote to the pope complaining about the the people who came as missionaries and now were kidnapping people including royal families.
I'm Oroko from cameroon. My ancestors originated from the kingdom of Congo. Happy to learn this part of our history
Glad you like it! I am Sawa as well by the way 🤞🏿Duala to be exact. I’ll do more videos on our people soon so stay tuned.
Yes please you should. We spend more time learning about white people's history and Egypt while we neglect ours.
There's still striking similarities between Oroko and lingala
And between Oroko and duala
@@joeljabia8668 there’s even kwele, kota,mbeti in Congo brazza duoula come from drc
@@joeljabia8668 Egypt was a black african civilziation until -525 B.C nice try buddy
@@joeljabia8668Lingala is a recent language and has no relation to Kongo Kingdom. The Bakongo language is Kikongo not Lingala