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MADE A SLAVE: DESTINED TO LOVE
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MADE A SLAVE: DESTINED TO LOVE

**EPISODE 01**


In the early 1800s, there was a man named Attah whose descendants formed a large village in the western region of the country. The village was named after him while he was still alive, reflecting the name of his ancestors who had previously been its leaders. Attah had around 53 sons, and the sheer number of their children made his lineage substantial enough to populate an entire village.


Other villages feared Attah's family, not due to his size or strength in battle, but because of the deep love, respect, harmony, and unity among them. This solidarity contributed to their victories against those who tried to take their possessions. The family was not aggressive; they didn't seek conflict or take from others, and each member had a valuable role—some were hunters, others farmers, and many mined the land's abundant natural resources.


Attah's land was rich in resources, including crude oil, valuable minerals, wildlife ideal for hunting, fertile soil, and gold. The surrounding communities envied Attah’s village, and their attempts to conquer it were futile, as Attah's grandchildren alone could defeat multiple adversaries. Yet, despite their power, they maintained peaceful relationships with their neighbors.


Life in the village was harmonious, thriving, and joyful. Major conflicts were rare, and when misunderstandings occurred, the elders among Attah's children effectively resolved them before they escalated.


One day, white men visited a nearby village that, while possessing some gold, was not nearly as wealthy as Attah’s. They offered unfamiliar goods—mirrors, ceramic plates, and other household items—in exchange for gold and other valuable resources. In just three months, this neighboring village became the most advanced in the region because of the foreign materials they obtained, trading their treasures for household goods and transitioning away from animal skins due to the readily available textiles provided by the strangers.


The transformation of this neighboring village sparked jealousy in others, including some of Attah's children. Despite Attah’s village being the strongest by far, many questioned why they weren’t adopting similar trade practices.


In response, Attah called for all his children—young and old, male and female—to gather. The assembly filled the entire village.


Once everyone had arrived, Attah, the respected leader of his people, stood before them and spoke.


"I have been both your father and your king, and I act as the servant between our ancestors and their descendants. I've received a message from our forefathers, which I must share with you all."


"You must not be misled or disheartened by the material goods those strangers provide in exchange for treasures that are far more valuable."


He urged them not to engage in trade with those outsiders, regardless of his presence. Instead, they should utilize their gold to create crowns, iron tools, swords, arrows, and other useful items made by their skilled blacksmiths.


When Attah concluded, everyone bowed their heads in reverence to the message from their ancestors. Inspired by their love, peace, respect, and unity, they dismissed any anxieties related to the neighboring village's advancement.


Two months later, the white men returned to the neighboring village, only to find that there was no gold left for trade.


The elders from that village then led the white men to the boundary separating their land from Attah's. From this vantage point, the outsiders gazed in awe at the immense wealth of Attah's people.


"Can’t the owners of these treasures trade with us?" the white men inquired.


“They are a powerful people who do not welcome outsiders. They hold their treasures in great esteem and will not trade them for material items, as they produce everything they need themselves,” the elders responded.


The white men nodded in understanding. Although the villagers had no gold left for trade, they generously gifted the elders the items they brought, without expecting any gold in return. Before departing that day, they promised to return soon for discussions with the village's elders and strongest men.


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@Galaktic 03/08/2026
Interesting
@Mimahjay 03/08/2026
Nicely written
David (@Oke Tolulope David) 03/08/2026
Kaiiiii

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