[nascarnation]

they came from the lowest levels of society in Africa. That’s how they ended up slaves.

I've never seen that stated like this but it makes a lot of sense. One of my neighbors is from Nigeria and he's got nothing but disdain for the boys in the 'hood.

[AppyPappy]

It’s not exactly true. Like Biblical times, slaves were sometimes people captured or taken after battles. They were then sold to the traders.