Kingdom of Kongo - Wikipedia
The kingdom consisted of several core provinces ruled by the Manikongo, the Portuguese version of the Kongo title Mwene Kongo, meaning "lord or ruler of the Kongo kingdom", but its sphere of influence extended to neighbouring kingdoms, such as Ngoyo, Kakongo, Loango, Ndongo, and Matamba, the latter two located in what is Angola today.
Kingdom of Kongo - World History Encyclopedia
May 2, 2019 · Located on the western coast of central Africa and south of the Congo River (formerly known as the Zaire River), the kingdom arose in the late 14th century CE following the alliance of several local principalities which had been …
Kongo | Facts, Map, People, Civil War, & History | Britannica
Kongo, former kingdom in west-central Africa, located south of the Congo River (present-day Angola and Democratic Republic of the Congo). According to traditional accounts, the kingdom was founded by Lukeni lua Nimi about 1390.
The Rise and Fall of Central Africa’s Mighty Kingdom of Kongo
Apr 10, 2023 · Nestled between the Congo River and the Atlantic Ocean lies a hidden gem of African history: the Kingdom of Kongo. Despite its vast territory spanning modern-day Angola, Congo and Gabon, this powerful state remains largely unknown outside of Africa.
Kingdom of Kongo 1390–1914 | South African History Online
The Kingdom of Kongo was a large kingdom in the western part of central Africa. The name comes from the fact that the founders of the kingdom were KiKongo speaking people, and the spelling of Congo with a C comes from the Portuguese translation.
Kingdom of Kongo Timeline - World History Encyclopedia
The Kingdom of Kongo (14-19th century CE) was located on the western coast of central Africa in modern-day DR of Congo and Angola.
Kingdom of the Kongo - Think Africa
Oct 5, 2018 · The Kingdom of Kongo was a medieval state in west-central Africa, located south of the Congo River, that came into existence around 1375.
Great Traditions— Kongo: Power and Majesty with Alisa LaGamma
Sep 21, 2015 · I spoke with Alisa LaGamma, author and curator of Kongo: Power and Majesty, about the evolution of the relationships between regional leaders and the West, the imagery used by Kongo artists, and the artistic landmark in the Met's …
Just How Christian Was the Kingdom of Kongo? - TheCollector
Mar 12, 2024 · As our overview of the Catholic missionary project in Kongo comes to an end, let’s return to our first question: Just how Christian was the Kingdom of Kongo? We’ve seen how European missionaries and Kongolese Catholic converts interacted to produce a dynamic new faith and way of life.
The Rise and Fall of the Kingdom of Kongo: Tales of Three Kings ...
In this video, we explore the history of the Kingdom of Kongo, a powerful African kingdom that once stretched across parts of what is now Angola, the Democra...