Toyin Falola Hosts Global Historians on African Women and Slave Trade

Renowned historian Toyin Falola hosted a panel of global historians to discuss the intersection of African women, power, and the slave trade in the latest edition of Toyin Falola Interviews. The intellectually stimulating episode featured scholars like Toby Green, Ana Lucia Araujo, and Hassoum Ceesay, who delved into the roles and agency of African women during the transatlantic slave trade.

The conversation explored how women wielded economic and cultural power in the Atlantic world, offering insights into their agency and influence. The discussion provided a nuanced understanding of the complex and often paradoxical roles played by African women in the historical context of slavery and power dynamics.