Kongo and Portugal: An Alliance of Death

Please support me on Patreon:   / bamise   or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Bamise From the early days of West Central Africa’s pre-Bantu-speaking peoples to the turbulent reign of Álvaro III, this video takes you on a journey through the rise, dominance, and eventual decline of the Kingdom of Kongo. We’ll start with the region’s first inhabitants before the Bantu migrations and then dive into how Kongo became a powerful centralized state along the Congo River. At first, Kongo's relationship with Portugal seemed promising, but over time, outside influence and internal struggles took their toll. Wars, political rivalries, and foreign meddling—especially from neighbouring Angola and the rival Kingdom of Ndongo, led by the legendary Queen Njinga—played a huge role in shaping Kongo’s fate. Join us as we explore the highs and lows of this remarkable kingdom, from its golden age to the pressures that ultimately led to its fracturing. It’s a story of power, ambition, and resilience you won’t want to miss. Special Thanks To Soma:    / @somasacademy   Isaac Samuel: https://www.africanhistoryextra.com/ Lou: https://www.castingcall.club/loupat28 I.Fluminense L.F SOCIALS ⦾ Patreon:   / bamise   ⦾ Bluesky: @bamise.bsky.social ⦾ Twitter:   / bamishay3   ⦾ My Discord Community:   / discord   ⦾ Instagram:  / bamishay_   REFERENCES https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-... CREDITS https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L... Mto Congo (00:00) Introduction (00:52) Crossing (05:10) An Unexpected Visitor (10:11) A Kingdom Burn-Born (22:32) The Rise of Queen Nzinga (35:25) The Sun Sets (49:31) Outro (01:03:06)