By Terhemba T. Ngorngor
For generations, we were told that Africa was discovered by Europeans. That civilization came from outside. That our ancestors were lost until they were found.
But what if that story was never true?
In The Battle of Karagbe: The Forbidden History, author Terhemba T. Ngorngor invites us into a history many have never heard—but one we all deserve to know. This isn’t just another book about Africa. This is the real story—told by an African voice, with courage, truth, and deep ancestral memory.
A Hidden War. A Lost Kingdom. A Reclaimed Legacy.
Set in the ancient African kingdom of Karagbe—once located in what is now Nigeria and Cameroon—this book uncovers a powerful resistance led by the Tiv people against early European invaders. Long before colonization became official, there was a battle. And in that battle, there were heroes.
One of them was Ancanacupa, just 16 years old. He was the first to see the Europeans coming—and the first to fall. His bravery became the spark that ignited the Battle of Karagbe.
Then there was Mmenshima, a young girl whose skill with a bow saved lives and changed the course of the fight. These are not characters. They are our people—real warriors, long forgotten by a history that chose not to remember them.
What This Book Reveals Will Leave You Speechless
This book does not just tell stories. It challenges everything we thought we knew.
• That it was Africans who first discovered the Europeans
• That African warfare was deeply spiritual and scientifically organized
• That the Bantu migration was actually a military operation
• That European invaders came for gold, not to civilize anyone
• That Africa had cities, armies, and systems that rivaled those of Europe
• That women like Mmenshima stood and fought when men fell
• That colonial flags literally refused to rise in Karagbe—a spiritual rejection of domination
Every chapter brings a new revelation. Every page reclaims what was once stolen—our history, our strength, our pride.
Why This Book Matters Now More Than Ever
We live in a time where many Africans are still searching for identity, for grounding, for truth. The Battle of Karagbe is more than just a historical account. It is a mirror—showing us who we truly are, what we came from, and how much has been hidden.
This book is for:
• The student wondering why African history begins with slavery
• The teacher looking for something real to share in class
• The parent who wants their children to grow up proud of their roots
• The elder who remembers stories that were never written down
Available Now in Paperback and eBook
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A Word from the Author
“We have waited long enough to tell our own story. Karagbe was real. Our ancestors resisted. Our bloodlines survived. Now, it’s time to remember.”
— Terhemba T. Ngorngor
This book is not just about the past. It is about what we must reclaim today.
Read it. Share it. Pass it on.
Because the truth was never lost. It was only hidden.