5 entries
Rulers · fl. c. 1830s, Jondu, Cape Mount
Dualu Bukele
Vai inventor of the Vai syllabary, one of the few writing systems independently created in modern times.
Rulers · fl. c. 1780s–1830s; d. before the 1860s
King Sao Bosso Kamara
Mandingo sovereign of Bopolu and head of the Condo Confederation, who mediated the 1822 crisis at Cape Mesurado.
Rulers · fl. late 18th century
King Yoda (Gola)
Gola war-leader of the interior forest whose campaigns pushed Gola authority toward the Dei coast.
Rulers · c. 17??–1827/28
King Zolu Duma
'Peter Careful', ruler of the southern Vai and neighbouring Gola from his capital at Gon.
Rulers · fl. c. 1800–1840s
Siaka of Gallinas
Vai ruler of the Gallinas country whose lagoons became the most notorious slaving station on the coast.