Slavery – Reflexivities

Against the Slavers: An Account of Resistance

November 21, 2018April 25, 2021 Aaron Denham1 Comment

In an earlier essay, I described how some Nankani families exchanged their children for food during times of need. This essay offers a perspective on how the Nankani experienced and resisted slave raids. “The Ashanti were coming here for us,” said Asingya, an elder that gave me Nankani history lessons. He was describing slavery and… Continue reading Against the Slavers: An Account of Resistance

Hunger and a Child’s Worth

August 17, 2018April 25, 2021 Aaron Denham1 Comment

“It was difficult to get food in those days, Asingiya said. He was referring to the early 1900s and before. “You see, if you give birth to so many children and you cannot provide for them, you don’t have the food to feed them, you can give one of your children to a person who… Continue reading Hunger and a Child’s Worth