History & The Arts
Olaudah Equiano, the Abolitionist and Author
...intelligent, upright, distinguished and of excellent character (Vassa, 2004). These descriptions of his character allow for consideration on the fluidity of Equiano’s identity as an Igbo, preacher, abolitionist, author, African slave, African/English gentleman, Son of Africa and Ethiopian. Equiano’s autobiography was a powerful testimony that shaped awareness of the...