Queen Nzinga part 3: a Diplomatic Win in Portugal

Enzinga, a royal with fluent Portuguese, was appointed ambassador to the Portuguese despite past grievances. She accepted the role to further her political ambitions, setting conditions for her mission. Traveling to Luanda with a grand entourage, she asserted her culture by dressing traditionally. At a diplomatic meeting, she strategically positioned her kingdom as peaceful, refusing to send tributive slaves and demanding the dismantling of Portuguese forts. To solidify her diplomatic efforts, she agreed to be baptized, adopting a Christian name, and returned to Cabassa, though her success was short-lived.

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