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2. By his 30's the former slave had become one of Bonny's biggest trader. When his master died, Jaja took over the business and the heavy debt that came with it, he paid them all off, rebuilt everything, grew richer than most chiefs even the British officials noticed him, one called him the most influencial man in the Imo river.

2. By his 30's the former slave had become one of Bonny's biggest trader. When his master died, Jaja...

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Reality Check ✅: 3. But success in Bonny meant enemies, his main rival was a Man named Okpojombo, their fight wasn't just about business, it was about power, religion and control. Then in 1868, fire destroyed most of Jaja's stores, his rivals saw it as a weakness and they went to war.