A Sląve Trader Who Became a Sląve

Born in 1701, Diallo was the son of a slave trader in present day Senegal 🇸🇳 As he grew older, he became deeply involved in his father’s business, sęlling slaves to Eurơpean traders.

However, during one of his trading ventures, Diallo’s life took a dramatic turn. While transporting slaves for sale, he was cąptured, chąined alongside the very people he intended to sęll, and shipped to Maryland, USA.

In America, Diallo refused to accept his new status as a sląve. Unlike many others, he could read and write Arabic, a skill he shared with many African Mųslims of the time. Diallo used this skill to write a letter to his father back in Africa, pleading for his freedom.

When his master discovered the letter, he realized Diallo came from a royal family. This revelation led to Diallo being sent to England, where he regained his freedom. Eventually, Diallo returned to Africa.

He went back to trading sląves upon his return to Africa.

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