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In 1788, a West African prince named Abdul Rahman Ibrahima was captured in battle, sold into slavery, and shipped across the Atlantic to toil in the fields of Mississippi. He would spend the next forty years enslaved, his identity unknown, his royal past erased, until a chance encounter with a white doctor he once saved in Africa sparked a global campaign to win his freedom.
In this episode, we tell the extraordinary true story of Prince Among Slaves, a tale that defies the dehumanizing narratives of the transatlantic slave trade. From the Fulani highlands of Guinea to the plantations of Natchez, to the drawing rooms of Washington, D.C., Ibrahima's journey is one of survival, dignity, and quiet resistance. A scholar, a Muslim, a warrior, and a father, Ibrahima's story is a testament to the power of identity, memory, and the enduring cry for freedom.
Topics Covered:
The Fulani kingdom of Timbo and Ibrahima's royal lineage
His capture and sale into slavery in 1788
Life and leadership among enslaved people in Mississippi
His remarkable reunion with Dr. John Coates Cox
The campaign for his freedom and his meetings with U.S. leaders
His return to Africa and his untimely death in Liberia
His legacy as a symbol of resistance, intellect, and faith
Further Reading & Sources:
Prince Among Slaves by Terry Alford
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