Kpana Lewis
Kpana Lewis (April 19, 1830 – May 10, 1912) was a Sherbro chief from Sierra Leone and an opponent of colonial rule of the British. He exercised strong influence over all Sherbro chiefs.
Kpana Lewis | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | April 18, 1830 Sherbro Island, British Sierra Leone |
| Died | May 18, 1912 (aged 82) Accra, Gold Coast |
| Residence(s) | Sherbro Island, Sierra Leone |
| Occupation | Sherbro chief and an opponent of colonial rule of the British in Sierra Leone. |
| Profession | Warrior, tribal leader |
Kpana Lewis was born in 1830 in Sherbro Island in the Southern Province of British Sierra Leone to a politically dominant family of the Sherbro aristocracy. His grandfather, Bai Kong Kuba Lewis was the most dominant king among all of the Sherbro people.
External links
- BAI SHERBRO KPANA LEWIS (ca. 1830-1912) SHERBRO CHIEF AND OPPONENT OF COLONIAL RULE at www.sierra-leone.org
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