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Nembe-Brass becomes a delta trading power

Nembe and Brass developed as important Ijo-speaking commercial centers in the Niger Delta.

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c. 18th century

Nembe-Brass becomes a delta trading power

Nembe and Brass developed as important Ijo-speaking commercial centers in the Niger Delta.

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Nembe and Brass developed as important Ijo-speaking commercial centers in the Niger Delta. Their later conflict with the Royal Niger Company grew from older struggles over trade access.

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