Diego D'Azambuja arrived at the Gold Coast in 1482 with a crew to establish trade. He met with Chief Kwamina Ansa to discuss cooperation and participated in a ceremonial exchange. Chief Ansa requested goods in exchange for permission to build a fort. ;
Captain Diego D'Azambuja arrived at the Gold Coast in 1482 to establish trade and met with Chief Kwamina Ansa. They participated in a ceremonial exchange, and Chief Ansa asked for goods in return for allowing the Portuguese to build a fort. This interaction marked the beginning of Portuguese involvement in the region.
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