Mahommah gardo baquaqua biography

Mahommah Gardo Baquaqua[1] was a former slave, native of Zooggoo, West Africa, a tributary kingdom of Bergoo kingdom. He worked in Brazil as a captive; however, he escaped and fled to New York in , assuring his freedom. Although he may never have reached Africa, Baquaqua’s biography survives to document his resistance to enslavement, as well as his unique journey from bondage in Africa and Brazil to freedom in New York and England. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
After Mahommah's brother had been sometime with the king, Mahommah himself went thither, with many others to carry grain, as it had become scarce there on account of the war.